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Jacobs · 1 day ago

Document Control Specialist

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. They are seeking a Document Control Specialist to manage a large waterfront project by establishing and maintaining a document control system that ensures compliance with client standards and legal requirements.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer document management activities, including identification, control, and change tracking for all project-related documents
Establish and maintain a comprehensive construction document control system (electronic and physical), ensuring compliance with client standards and legal requirements
Manage document version control to accurately track revisions and prevent the use of outdated information
Ensure all documents are properly stored in the document management system and maintain secure access control for sensitive information
Oversee secure storage, archiving, and backups of all construction documents to protect against data loss and support future litigation or contract disputes
Implement procedures for secure destruction of obsolete documents in accordance with client regulations
Assess existing filing systems, recommend improvements for intuitive search capabilities, and implement changes for efficient retrieval
Develop and enforce standardized naming conventions for all construction documents
Conduct regular audits of the document control system to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
Prepare and maintain a comprehensive document retention schedule aligned with legal and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan for document archives
Track the lifecycle of documents and records, including design documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and correspondence
Develop and update trackers for document submissions, response timeframes, status updates, and extension requests
Generate customized reports on document activity, overdue submittals, late RFI responses, unresolved change orders, and other key metrics for project teams and management
Coordinate with project teams to gather and organize all project close-out documentation for archiving
Provide timely access to required documents and assist in meeting minutes and briefs
Serve as the primary point of contact for all document control matters related to construction projects
Train project personnel on document control procedures and best practices
Coordinate with IT personnel to ensure the document management system is properly maintained and secure
Support legal counsel in responding to discovery requests and other legal inquiries related to construction documents

Qualification

Document Control ManagementDatabase Software ProficiencyProject Control SystemsDocument Version ControlCompliance AuditingTraining SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Proficiency in database software and reporting capabilities
Ability to manipulate project database information to retrieve specific data and produce customized reports
Strong organizational and communication skills with experience interacting with internal teams, clients, and external consultants
BS in Design, Construction, Accounting, Data Science, Business, or related field OR combination of education and related experience
At least 2 years of related Document Controls experience on large projects
Experience in all aspects of Document Controls and Management
Broad knowledge of overall Project Control Systems, Management, Distribution, and Communications
U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
A 401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
A deferred compensation plan
The Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock

Company

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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