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As a Senior Document Controller - Field Services, you will serve as the primary document management resource for project teams, ensuring critical information is properly controlled, tracked ...

As a Senior Document Controller - Field Services, you will serve as the primary document management resource for project teams, ensuring critical information is properly controlled, tracked ...

Purpose of the role The Senior Document Controller - Field Services serves as the lead document control professional on assigned projects and acts as the primary interface between project personnel ...

AECOM is seeking two Senior Document Controller's for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA . This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead for document control operations and systems ...

AECOM is seeking two Senior Document Controller's for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA . This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead for document control operations and systems ...

AECOM is seeking two Senior Document Controller's for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA . This role serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead for document control operations and systems ...

As a Sr. Document Controller, you will be responsible for supervising the team that oversees all aspects of Document Services for a designated location. This job is part of the Office Operations ...

Document Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

The Document Controller will be responsible for supporting the management of project documentation and ensuring compliance with our quality management systems while under the leadership of our Senior ...

Document Control seconded to customer, working in customer's Woodlands office.. Ensure that all project documentation is accurately logged, managed and issued via the Electronic Document Management ...

As Document Control, you will report to the Sr. Project Manager and will be involved with ... Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as document controller in offshore oil & gas industry

The Document Controller supports project teams by managing the receipt, tracking, and distribution ... Identify and escalate discrepancies, missing information, or process issues to senior team members ...

The Document Controller supports project teams by managing the receipt, tracking, and distribution ... Identify and escalate discrepancies, missing information, or process issues to senior team members ...

Route, review, format, release, and maintain controlled documents, including drawings ... For instant consideration for this Senior Document Quality Control with Adecco in San Diego, CA ...

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How much do senior document controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior document controller in the United States is $133,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $153,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Document Controller vs Document Controller?

AspectSenior Document ControllerDocument Controller
QualificationsTypically requires 3+ years experience, certifications like ISO or document management trainingEntry to mid-level, often with basic document management knowledge
ResponsibilitiesOversees document control processes, mentors junior staff, manages complex documentationHandles daily document registration, filing, and retrieval
Work EnvironmentConstruction, engineering, oil & gas projects with large teamsSimilar industries, often in support roles

The main difference is that a Senior Document Controller has more experience, handles complex documentation tasks, and may oversee others, while a Document Controller performs fundamental document management duties. Both roles are essential in industries like construction and engineering, but the senior position involves greater responsibility and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Document Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,589 per year, or $64.2 per hour.

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Job description

Document Controller or Sr. Document Controller

Industry: Infrastructure | Construction | Engineering
Location: Sacramento, California
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Onsite Per Week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive | Based on Experience

Build Your Career on California's Largest Infrastructure Projects

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing is proactively building a talent pipeline for upcoming Document Controller and Senior Document Controller opportunities with a leading infrastructure consulting organization. These positions will support major transportation and public infrastructure programs alongside engineering, construction management, and project delivery teams.

We anticipate multiple openings over the coming months and are seeking highly organized professionals who thrive in fast-paced project environments and are passionate about delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient document management.

Position Summary

The Document Controller and Senior Document Controller roles are responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining critical project documentation for complex infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects. This role ensures project records remain accurate, compliant, and readily accessible while supporting project managers, engineers, construction teams, consultants, and stakeholders throughout every phase of project delivery.

Successful candidates bring exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and experience supporting enterprise document management systems, document workflows, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The role supports documentation systems, workflow coordination, reporting, compliance activities, and operational readiness across project teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage project documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate document workflows, including transmittals, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and engineering deliverables.
  • Maintain document registers, logs, tracking systems, and project records.
  • Ensure proper document review, approval, distribution, version control, and archival.
  • Support project teams by maintaining accurate, compliant, and accessible documentation.
  • Develop and improve document control procedures, workflows, templates, and standards.
  • Maintain SharePoint sites, document repositories, dashboards, and reporting tools.
  • Support audit readiness and quality assurance by ensuring documentation complies with established standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and project controls professionals.
  • Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and operational efficiency. These responsibilities align with enterprise document control coordination, reporting, workflow management, compliance, and continuous improvement functions.
QualificationsRequired
  • Experience as a Document Controller, Senior Document Controller, or similar role supporting engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing project documentation on transportation, rail, highway, transit, water, utilities, or other large capital infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of document control principles, document lifecycle management, and quality assurance.
  • Experience managing transmittals, submittals, RFIs, engineering drawings, specifications, and project records.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Preferred

Experience with one or more of the following platforms:

  • Aconex
  • e-Builder
  • Procore
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • SharePoint
  • ProjectWise
  • OpenText
  • Bluebeam
  • Other enterprise document management systems

Experience supporting any one of the following:

  • Engineering Consulting Firms
  • Construction Management Firms
  • Heavy Civil Construction
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • Rail & Transit
  • Highway & Bridge
  • Aviation
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Utilities
  • Public Works
  • Capital Improvement Programs
  • Program Management Organizations (PMO)
Location Requirements

Candidates should:

  • Currently reside in the Sacramento metropolitan area (preferred), or
  • Be willing to relocate to Sacramento, California.

This position is expected to work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Why Join This Opportunity?
  • Work on some of California's most impactful infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading engineering and construction professionals.
  • Support projects that improve transportation, mobility, and public infrastructure.
  • Join an organization committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Advance your career within a dynamic, collaborative project environment.
Why Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing?

At Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing, we connect exceptional professionals with organizations shaping the future of infrastructure, engineering, and construction. Our personalized recruiting approach focuses on matching top talent with meaningful career opportunities that support long-term success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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