Document Controller – Data Center Construction

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Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Document Controller to manage and maintain all project documentation for a key tech client’s data center construction program in Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and organized control of all project-related documents, both electronically and in hard-copy form, throughout the project life cycle. This role requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple project locations. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the project's Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), ensuring all users adhere to established procedures.
• Control and track all project documents, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, contracts, and correspondence, to ensure proper versioning and revision history.
• Distribute approved documentation to the appropriate project personnel, consultants, and contractors, maintaining up-to-date distribution lists and tracking receipts.
• Review documentation submitted by project teams for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project standards before entry into the EDMS.
• Act as a central point of contact for documentation requests, coordinating the flow of information between internal teams, external partners, and the client’s project management representatives.
• Generate and prepare various project reports, including document status reports, transmittal logs, and document control audits, for senior managers.
• Assist in compiling and formally reviewing construction turnover documentation and archiving all project files at project completion.
• Provide training and support to project team members on document control procedures and best practices.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive project information and terms of agreement. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

 

• Proven experience as a Document Controller, preferably on large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or high-tech facility construction is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Document Control principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), such as Aconex, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a client-focused attitude.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements related to construction documentation (e.g., SOX controls). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Experience supporting projects with multiple, concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to adapt and manage documentation needs across multiple, simultaneous projects.  

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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