Document Controls Manager

Jaquith Consulting Group Inc

Document Controls Manager

Sacramento, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Vision insurance

    Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site)

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Estimated Salary Range: $113,900.80-$180,000.00

    About the Role

    Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Document Controls Manager to support the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Under the direction of the Document Control Section Chief, the Document Control Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operations of the Authority’s Document Control Program. You will manage staff and resources supporting document control activities across the Authority and are responsible for ensuring the consistent application of document control policies, procedures, standards, and governance practices.

    The Document Control Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the evaluation, recommendation, procurement, implementation, and adoption of an Authority-wide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and related management solutions. You will oversee program operations, performance monitoring, compliance activities, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to support the Authority’s information management objectives. You’ll work closely with Authority offices, project teams, consultants, contractors, Information Technology, Records Management, and other stakeholders to ensure document control processes are efficient, consistent, auditable, and aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.

    The Document Control Manager also leads the development and implementation of document control strategies, operational procedures, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms. You will be responsible for supervising document control staff, fostering professional development, managing workload priorities, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across the Authority.

    Key Responsibilities

    Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities of the Document Control Program

    Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate document control staff and support employee development and succession planning

    Develop and implement document control policies, procedures, standards, templates, and guidance documents to promote consistency across the Authority

    Monitor program performance and establish key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support management decision-making

    Coordinate document control activities across Authority offices, consultants, contractors, and project teams to ensure consistent application of document control requirements

    Lead efforts to improve business processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance document management practices

    Analyze program effectiveness and recommend operational improvements, corrective actions, and process enhancements

    Develop and deliver training programs, user guidance materials, and outreach efforts to support compliance with document control requirements

    Collaborate with Information Technology, Records Management, Quality Management, and business stakeholders to support implementation of document management solutions and process improvement

    Support development of business requirements, workflow documentation, use cases, and operational procedures associated with document management initiatives

    Monitor compliance with document control policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

    Assist with internal audits, quality reviews, corrective action activities, and compliance assessments, including support of ISO 9001 initiatives

    Support responses to audits, public records requests, litigation support activities, and other information governance requirements

    Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations regarding program performance, risks, resource needs, and strategic initiatives

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority leadership, staff, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders

    Perform other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar, relevant discipline or experience in lieu of and at least 12 years of experience in document control for large, complex construction projects or programs

    Must have prior Document Control Management experience

    Must have led and managed a document controls team previously

    Experience in the development, design, implementation, and operation of document control or similar systems for large, complex projects or programs

    Excellent communication and organizational skills, both verbal and written

    A proven ability to work with a wide range of disciplines connected with the successful completion of projects

    Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments in a fast-paced environment

    Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with staff at all levels

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups

    Ability to analyze program functional effectiveness and recommend applicable solutions to address needs and challenges

    Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement enterprise DCS strategies

    Skilled in automated workflow tools (Power Automate, Power BI, etc.) and technical training delivery

    Familiarity with change management practices

    Document Control System administration and EDMS experience

    Preferred Qualifications/Certifications/Licensures

    Master’s in Business Administration, Information Management, Construction Management or related field

    Experience with state/federally funded infrastructure programs (transportation/rail preferred)

    Knowledge of public sector compliance, records retention, and ISO 9001:2015 standards/audits

    Supervision of Others

    You will be directly supervising professional and technical staff within the Document Control Program and are responsible for assigning work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, coaching staff, and supporting employee development.

    Benefits

    Health, dental, and vision insurance

    401(k) plan, profit sharing

    Paid holidays

    Jaquith Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.