Document Controller - Construction & Waste Projects (UAE)

KEO International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International Consultants in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a talented Document Controller to join our team on a major engineered landfill project in Al Ain, UAE.

The role involves documenting control and administrative support, ensuring documents are registered, controlled, distributed and stored in line with project procedures. Strong EDMS skills (Aconex/SharePoint) and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Document Control experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in engineering consultancy, contractor or construction project environment.
• Experience with civil, infrastructure, environmental or waste management projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Aconex and SharePoint or similar EDMS.
• Good knowledge of document numbering, revision control and transmittals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• UAE-based candidates preferred for in-person interview.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, log and distribute incoming and outgoing project documentation.
• Maintain accurate document registers, transmittals and submission logs.
• Organize electronic and physical project filing systems.
• Support document numbering, revision and version control.
• Track document review and approval cycles and follow up on actions.
• Coordinate submission, review and return of documents among Client, Consultant, Contractor and stakeholders.
• Check documents for completeness, correct formatting, references and required information prior to submission.
• Maintain records of drawings, specifications, reports, submittals, correspondence and other project documentation.
• Support the compilation and submission of project documentation to relevant stakeholders and authorities.
• Ensure superseded documents are archived and retained in accordance with project procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of project information.
• Assist with audits, document retrieval and project record-keeping activities.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely submission and close-out of documentation.
• Identify and escalate document control issues when required.

Skills

Document control experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Aconex

SharePoint

EDMS platforms

Arabic language advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

KEO International Consultants in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a talented Document Controller to join our team on a major engineered landfill project in Al Ain, UAE.

The role involves documenting control and administrative support, ensuring documents are registered, controlled, distributed and stored in line with project procedures. Strong EDMS skills (Aconex/SharePoint) and 5+ years of experience are preferred.