Stantec

Senior Document Controller

Stantec$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of document control experience in relevant industries.
  • Strong understanding of document control principles and revision management.
  • Experience with large multidisciplinary engineering or construction projects.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation.
  • Coordinate and distribute RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
  • Monitor and follow up on document review timelines.
  • Maintain document registers and project records.
  • Administer collaborative review processes with platforms like Bluebeam.
  • Support project teams with document control practices.
  • Perform quality checks on documentation for compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives in document control.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Use of advanced document management systems and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to support the delivery of large-scale water projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project documentation, coordinating document review workflows, maintaining project records, and ensuring timely distribution of RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables.

This role requires a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a fast-paced engineering, construction, or consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation, including receipt, distribution, tracking, filing, and archiving.
  • Coordinate and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
  • Monitor document review timelines and proactively follow up with reviewers to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Maintain accurate document registers and project records within document management systems.
  • Administer collaborative review processes using Bluebeam Studio Sessions and other review platforms.
  • Support project teams with document control procedures, workflows, and best practices.
  • Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.
  • Prepare and issue transmittals and information exchanges to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Generate project reporting and metrics related to RFIs, submittals, document status, and review performance.
  • Assist with onboarding and mentoring junior document controllers.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of document control standards and procedures.
  • Coordinate closely with project managers, technical disciplines, contractors, and clients to ensure effective communication and document management.
  • Provide coverage for fellow Document Controllers during planned and unplanned absences, including vacation, sick leave, and other time away from work, ensuring continuity of project support and adherence to document control service levels.
  • Support cross-training initiatives to ensure effective backup coverage across projects and document management systems.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of document control experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, water, industrial, or related industries.


  • Strong understanding of document control principles, revision management, and records management practices.


  • Experience supporting large multidisciplinary engineering or construction projects.


  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.


  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.


  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following systems:

  • Aconex


  • Autodesk Construction Cloud


  • SharePoint


  • Procore


  • ProjectWise


  • Bluebeam Revu / Bluebeam Studio


  • e-Builder


Key Competencies

  • Leadership and mentoring


  • Problem solving and critical thinking


  • Customer service orientation


  • Collaboration and teamwork


  • Process improvement mindset


  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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