Document Controller – Dubai, UAE

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Onsite

Job Category

• Administration & Office Support
• Construction & Real Estate
• Engineering & Technical
• Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to join a contracting organization in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of UAE experience in document control, preferably within high-rise residential or commercial building projects.

The role is responsible for maintaining effective document control procedures, managing technical documentation, coordinating project records, and ensuring accurate filing and distribution of project information. The successful candidate will work with drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and electronic document management systems.

This position provides opportunities for professional development and career growth within construction project administration and document management. Experience with Aconex, EDMS, Microsoft Office, and Excel will support continued development in project documentation and construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project document control procedures and filing systems.
• Register, track, distribute, and archive project documentation.
• Manage technical drawings, documents, RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Maintain accurate document registers and ensure proper version control.
• Manage electronic documents through Aconex and EDMS platforms.
• Coordinate document submissions and approvals with project stakeholders.
• Ensure project documents are properly classified, filed, and readily accessible.
• Maintain document confidentiality and accuracy.
• Prepare document control reports and status updates when required.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the timely distribution and retrieval of project documentation.
• Ensure document control activities follow established project procedures and requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of UAE experience as a Document Controller.
• Previous experience working with a contracting company is required.
• Experience with high-rise residential or commercial building projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of document control procedures and filing systems.
• Proficiency in Aconex and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience handling drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary / Compensation: Up to AED 8,000 per month.

Benefits beyond the stated compensation have not been provided.

The position offers professional development through hands-on experience with construction documentation, Aconex, EDMS, project filing systems, and technical document coordination. Candidates can further develop their expertise through relevant document management and construction administration training.

With continued experience and professional development, the role can provide career progression toward Senior Document Controller, Document Control Lead, Project Administrator, or Project Documentation Manager positions.

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