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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Document Controls Manager to work in a client facing role with one of our high-profile clients. The role is to maintain and manage all documentation and transmittals for a major capital project including the Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) in coordination with the Project Management Contractor (PMC).
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining document control processes assuring document control, cataloging, change control and archival requirements are met for the owner operator.
- Support the workflow and delivery of required documents for a capital project, overseeing the flow and management of documents from the PMC and other sources.
- Manage interfaces with all parties involved with the PMC’s EDMS, ensuring the workflows and distribution matrices are managed for accurate, fast, and efficient information sharing. Identify and mitigate obstacles as necessary.
- Develop and maintain the project SharePoint based system ensuring necessary documentation is managed properly.
- Manage transmittals from PMC’s EDMS, coordinate workflow responses for the WLNG team, and other associated tasks.
- Trains team members in processes and document control software as necessary.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 6-7 years of relevant work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 products
- Proficiency in using spreadsheet tools to manage large amounts of data
- Experience utilizing Power BI, Data Studio, Tableau or any equivalent program for data analytics and data visualization, preferred.
- Prior experience managing people is a plus
- Strong Electronic document management system (EDMS/DMS) experience
- Understanding of construction documentation
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $100K - $120K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Document Controls Manager to work in a client facing role with one of our high-profile clients. The role is to maintain and manage all documentation and transmittals for a major capital project including the Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) in coordination with the Project Management Contractor (PMC).
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining document control processes assuring document control, cataloging, change control and archival requirements are met for the owner operator.
- Support the workflow and delivery of required documents for a capital project, overseeing the flow and management of documents from the PMC and other sources.
- Manage interfaces with all parties involved with the PMC’s EDMS, ensuring the workflows and distribution matrices are managed for accurate, fast, and efficient information sharing. Identify and mitigate obstacles as necessary.
- Develop and maintain the project SharePoint based system ensuring necessary documentation is managed properly.
- Manage transmittals from PMC’s EDMS, coordinate workflow responses for the WLNG team, and other associated tasks.
- Trains team members in processes and document control software as necessary.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 6-7 years of relevant work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 products
- Proficiency in using spreadsheet tools to manage large amounts of data
- Experience utilizing Power BI, Data Studio, Tableau or any equivalent program for data analytics and data visualization, preferred.
- Prior experience managing people is a plus
- Strong Electronic document management system (EDMS/DMS) experience
- Understanding of construction documentation
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $100K - $120K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in document controller jobs.
- Proficiency in an electronic document management system such as Aconex, Procore, or SharePoint
- Experience applying document control procedures including numbering, revision, and distribution
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001 or project-specific quality requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent document control experience
- Certified Document Controller (CDC) or similar credential from AIIM or a comparable body
Tips for Your Document Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to document types
List the specific document types you've controlled, such as engineering drawings, SOPs, RFIs, or transmittals. Hiring managers scan for these terms first, so naming them directly puts you ahead of candidates who list only general file management experience.
Certify your EDMS proficiency early
Name the exact electronic document management systems you've used, Aconex, Procore, SharePoint, or Documentum, in a dedicated skills section. Many document controller postings filter applicants by system familiarity before a recruiter ever reads your summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists document controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project phase
Construction and energy employers often hire document controllers at project kickoff, not mid-build. Search job titles that include words like 'project setup' or 'mobilization' and prioritize newly posted roles, since they signal an active document control need rather than a backfill.
Prepare a document workflow example
Interviewers for document controller roles almost always ask how you managed revision cycles or enforced version control under a deadline. Rehearse one concrete example that walks through your numbering convention, distribution matrix, and what you did when a stakeholder missed a review deadline.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Document controller roles vary enormously in scope: some own the full EDMS, others only upload files. Before accepting, confirm whether you'll be building the system, maintaining it, or both, so your workload and growth path match what the posting implied.
Document Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most document controllers?
The most active employers for document controllers right now are AECOM, Rising Edge, and Cordoba Corporation, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, defense contracting, and energy firms consistently post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many document controller jobs are remote?
About 38% of document controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles centered on digital-only workflows, such as quality management system administration or corporate records management, tend to offer more remote flexibility than site-based construction or engineering project roles.
How do you become a document controller?
Start by gaining hands-on experience with an electronic document management system, even through administrative or records roles. Build familiarity with document numbering conventions, revision control, and distribution matrices used in your target industry. Earning a Certified Document Controller credential strengthens your resume, and moving into a junior document control coordinator role at a construction or engineering firm is a common entry path.
Can you get hired as a document controller with little experience?
Yes, employers in construction and engineering often hire entry-level document controllers who have strong file organization skills and basic EDMS exposure. Highlight any experience managing shared drives, enforcing naming conventions, or tracking document revisions, even from administrative or project coordinator roles. Demonstrating that you can follow a document control plan closely matters more at this level than years of specialized experience.
What does the document controller interview process look like?
Most document controller interviews include a phone screen to verify EDMS experience and industry background, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handle superseded revisions, late stakeholder approvals, or conflicting document versions. Some employers give a short practical test, such as setting up a folder structure or demonstrating how you'd log a transmittal in their system.
Where can I find and apply to document controller jobs?
You can find and apply to document controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and industry background, and apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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