Document Controller – Dubai, UAE

platinuminc-consultancy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dubai-based contracting company is seeking an experienced Document Controller to join its team. The role focuses on managing project documentation, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence for UAE projects, with emphasis on high-rise residential or commercial buildings.

The candidate should have 3–5 years UAE experience, a relevant degree, proficiency in Aconex/EDMS/MS Office, and strong organizational skills. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of UAE experience as a Document Controller in contracting.
• Experience with high-rise residential or commercial building projects.
• Strong knowledge of document control procedures and filing systems.
• Proficient in Aconex, EDMS, MS Office and Excel.
• Hands-on experience managing drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals and correspondence.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation per established controls.
• Register, track, distribute, and archive project documents.
• Handle drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate document filing and revision-control systems.
• Manage document submissions and transmittals through Aconex / EDMS.
• Ensure latest document revisions are available to project teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Track document status, approvals, revisions, and outstanding submissions.
• Prepare document registers and reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of project records.

Skills

Document Control

Drawings

RFIs

Submittals

Technical Documentation

Construction Documentation

Revision Control

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Aconex

EDMS

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 3+ Years UAE Experience
Salary: Up to AED 8,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Construction / Contracting

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Document Controller to join a contracting company in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have strong UAE construction experience, particularly in managing project documentation, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.

Candidates with experience on high-rise residential or commercial building projects will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation in accordance with established document control procedures.
• Register, track, distribute, and archive project documents.
• Handle drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Maintain accurate document filing and revision-control systems.
• Manage document submissions and transmittals through Aconex / EDMS.
• Ensure the latest document revisions are available to relevant project teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Track document status, approvals, revisions, and outstanding submissions.
• Prepare document registers and reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of project records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of UAE experience as a Document Controller, preferably within a contracting company.
• Experience with high-rise residential or commercial building projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of document control procedures and filing systems.
• Proficiency in Aconex, EDMS, MS Office, and Excel.
• Hands-on experience managing drawings, technical documents, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.

Key Skills

Document Control | Aconex | EDMS | MS Office | Excel | Drawings | RFIs | Submittals | Technical Documentation | Construction Documentation | Revision Control

Salary

Up to AED 8,000 per month