Senior Document Controls Specialist

Techno Consult Engineering, PC

• $93K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of document controls experience in large-scale projects.
  • Prior experience in public-sector or transportation agency environments is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of document lifecycle management and best practices.
  • Experience with document management systems like SharePoint or Procore.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead document control activities for major infrastructure projects.
  • Manage and track project documentation including drawings and contracts.
  • Oversee document workflows, version control, and transmittals.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely document processing.
  • Ensure proper archiving and indexing within electronic management systems.
  • Monitor document status, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Generate reports on document tracking and compliance metrics.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • FSA/Transit benefits.
  • Bonus incentives.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • Potential profit-sharing opportunities.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Techno is seeking an experienced Senior Document Controls Specialist to support a large-scale transportation and infrastructure program in Newark, NJ. This position will play a critical role in maintaining document control processes across complex capital improvement and construction activities involving multiple stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and public-sector partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and experienced managing technical documentation within fast-paced infrastructure environments.
  • Lead document control activities for major infrastructure and transportation projects throughout all phases of design and construction.
  • Maintain, organize, and track project documentation including drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, reports, and technical records.
  • Manage document workflows, revision control, transmittals, and distribution processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with project procedures.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to support timely document processing and approvals.
  • Ensure all project documentation is properly archived, indexed, and maintained within electronic document management systems.
  • Monitor document status, deadlines, and deliverables while identifying and resolving discrepancies or missing documentation.
  • Generate reports related to document tracking, turnover status, and project controls metrics.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and records retention requirements in accordance with agency and project standards.
  • Assist in improving document control procedures, workflows, and reporting efficiencies across the project team.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior document controls staff when required.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of document controls experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, construction, or engineering projects.
  • Prior experience working within public-sector or transportation agency environments strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of document lifecycle management, revision control, and records management best practices.
  • Experience using document management platforms such as SharePoint, Procore, e-Builder, Aconex, ProjectWise, or similar systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within deadline-driven project environments.
  • Familiarity with construction documentation, technical drawings, contract documentation, and project controls processes preferred.


COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $45-$70/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

WHY CHOOSE US?
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Health, dental, life and vision insurance
  • Flexible paid time off
  • FSA/Transit benefits
  • Bonus incentives
  • Professional growth
  • Potential profit-sharing opportunities


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