Lead Project Data Controller
- Lead project data management governance, compliance and assurance across multiple APAC projects.
- Manage document control teams and oversee engineering, contractor and EPCM documentation, data quality and project information systems.
- Ensure accurate documentation through project delivery, commissioning, handover and close-out, while driving continuous improvement.
Lead Project Data Controller | $80–$85/hr + Super
Brisbane | Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Potential Permanent Opportunity
Northbridge Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead Project Data Controller to join a major project environment, providing leadership, governance and oversight of Project Data Management (PDM) activities across APAC projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead information management practices, drive compliance and support the successful delivery of complex capital projects.
The Opportunity
- $80–$85 per hour + superannuation
- Brisbane-based, minimum 3 days per week in the office
- Initial 12-month contract with potential for permanent conversion
- Work across major projects within the APAC region
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Project Data Management governance, compliance and assurance across multiple projects.
- Oversee document control processes, information quality and project data integrity.
- Manage and support PDM and document control teams.
- Provide governance and oversight of EPCMs, contractors and engineering service providers.
- Establish and optimise information management systems, workflows and reporting.
- Ensure accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including handover and close-out.
- Drive continuous improvement and resolve complex information management issues.
About You
- Minimum 10 years' experience in project document control, with substantial experience specifically at Lead Document Controller or Document Control Manager level.
- Proven experience leading and managing document control teams, particularly offshore teams.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee document control activities across multiple major projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation, document workflows, revisions, redlines, as-built drawings, commissioning and project handover requirements.
- Experience managing contractor, EPCM and engineering service provider documentation and performance.
- Strong knowledge of project information management, document governance, compliance and quality assurance.
- Background in mining, engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and problem-solving skills.
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