What are the duties and functions of a document controller?

A Document Controller is required to maintain a master document register of the latest drawings on a project and ensure that all recipients are transmitted the drawings they require as soon as new revisions of drawings are received. Document Controller can use Document control software applications like QDMS and TeamBinder help to create an electronic register of documents and maintain a history of drawing revisions and transmittals sent to architects, builders, contractors and sub-contractors.This process also helps in maintaining controlled documents which is fundamental reponsibility of document controller's job. The duties of a document controller are: Registering of internal and external documents. Maintenance of controlled documents register. Sending of Drawing Transmittals and Submittals. Ensuring that drawing transmittals are acknowledged in case there is a dispute on whether the drawings were transmitted. Manage the document/drawing review process, Internal and External. Expedite the responses to document/drawing issues using QDMS Alerts. Archiving data for historical purposes. Maintaining efficient document control is essential to companies seeking ISO certification for Quality Assurance purposes.