--- title: Document Control Specialist at Ursus in Austin, TX description: Ursus is hiring for the Document Control Specialist role in Austin, TX. Pays $48–$50 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/document-control-specialist-at-ursus-01a1cea4-1fac-77bd-b5d6-59789427bbba date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ursus as Document Control Specialist in Austin, TX. Pays $48–$50 per hour. Requires 7+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/t80id3.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Ursus | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $48/hr - $50/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Ursus sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 10 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** Ursus uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $60,000 a year (median $45,000). ## Description **JOB TITLE: Document Control Specialist **TOP SKILLS:** Document Control, large-scale environment, scripting, EDMS platforms** **LOCATION: Austin, TX** **DURATION: 3-6+ month contract with the possibility of extensions/conversion to FTE - 60 hours/week** **RATE RANGE: $48-50/hour** **POSITION SUMMARY:** We are seeking an experienced Document Control Specialist to serve as the cornerstone of our information management system on a large-scale project. This role manages the full documentation lifecycle—from creation through archival—ensuring integrity, accessibility, and compliance across all project deliverables. The successful candidate will coordinate across departments, external partners, clients, and contractors to maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced engineering/construction environment. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Manage the full lifecycle of project documentation: receipt, formatting, distribution, tracking, filing, and archiving - Coordinate and distribute RFIs, submittals, transmittals, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables - Upload and organize files in EDMS with appropriate metadata; create and maintain document placeholders and records - Assemble documents into appropriate design and turnover packages - Initiate, track, and expedite document review cycles; proactively follow up with reviewers to meet deadlines - Perform quality checks on incoming/outgoing documentation for compliance with project requirements and company standards - Prepare and issue transmittals and information exchanges to clients, contractors, and stakeholders - Maintain accurate document registers, distribution matrices, and project records - Generate regular reports and metrics on RFIs, submittals, document status, open workflows, and review performance - Provide backup coverage for fellow Document Controllers during planned and unplanned absences - Mentor junior document controllers and support cross-training initiatives - Contribute to continuous improvement of document control standards and procedures **QUALIFICATIONS:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience - 7–10 years of document control experience in EPC, engineering, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, or related industries - Experience supporting large, multidisciplinary projects; mega-project experience (~$1B+, 4+ years) preferred - Proven ability to maintain data integrity across large document sets (10,000+ records) - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel - Proficiency with at least one major EDMS platform (see preferred list below) - Strong understanding of document control principles, revision management, and records management - Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy - Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to train non-technical staff - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently **PREFERRED SKILLS** - Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or SharePoint (strongly preferred) - Procore, ProjectWise, OpenText, or Bluebeam Revu/Studio - Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, VBA) ***BENEFITS SUMMARY:** Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.* IND123 ***BENEFITS SUMMARY:** Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. **FAIR CHANCE POLICY:** Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.* ## Skills - Document Management - Bentley ProjectWise - Submittals Management - Construction - Cloud Computing - Scripting - Aconex - Microsoft Excel - Bluebeam Revu - Filing - Operations - Data Integrity - Visual Basic For Applications - Continuous Improvement Process - Statistics - Cross-Training - Windows PowerShell - Project Documentation - Document Review - Statistical Quality Control - Document Control - Request for Information (Rfi) - Auditing - Autodesk - Microsoft Office - Attention to Detail - Organizational Skills - Communication - Backup and Recovery - Microsoft SharePoint ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - 401(k) Plans - Transportation ## Related - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Business Operations jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/business-operations?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Document Controller jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/business-operations/document-controller?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Document Control Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/business-operations/document-controller/document-control-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234470 jobs - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27387 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234470 jobs - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27387 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)