Construction Document Controller

Tracks and files the thousands of drawings, contracts, and reports a big project produces.

A day in the life

You upload the latest drawing revisions, make sure everyone has the current version, and archive submittals.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$54k
High
$72k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Office experience plus training in construction software.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Business Administration, Construction Management (certificate).

Outlook

Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Cloud platforms and AI auto-file, tag and route drawings and contracts, cutting document-control roles.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to general contractors for document control or project admin jobs

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, English, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4071.

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