Document Control Lead

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Document Controller in Dubai to manage all document movements, ensure proper control, and maintain orderly records. You will oversee junior staff, liaise with designers and suppliers, and help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, adherence to procedures, and effective information distribution across project teams within AFC Real Estate and contracting divisions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Management or related discipline.
• Excellent IT skills at an intermediate level, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the construction business.
• Behavioral competencies such as initiative, driving for results, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage all movements of documents, incoming/outgoing in electronic or paper form following procedures.
• Maintain a document control system for all inbound and outbound information.
• Collate, monitor, and distribute information regularly.
• Keep up-to-date records to ensure availability to the team.
• Issue and distribute controlled copies of information per the Design Management Plan.
• Check drawings for conformance with status and format.
• Liaise with designers and suppliers on queries about information.
• Troubleshoot problems with the drawing management system.
• Provide guidance on procedures for issue and access to the system.
• Periodically review and revise procedures with authorization by relevant personnel.
• Supervise and train junior Document Control staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Train junior staff

Excellent communication

Liaising with designers and suppliers

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Management

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Document Controller in Dubai to manage all document movements, ensure proper control, and maintain orderly records. You will oversee junior staff, liaise with designers and suppliers, and help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, adherence to procedures, and effective information distribution across project teams within AFC Real Estate and contracting divisions.