Document Controller – General Construction

Leaders Fort LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders Fort LLC. in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a detail-oriented Document Controller to manage and control project documentation in line with company procedures and project requirements.

The role involves handling drawings, submittals, correspondence, version control, and document status tracking, with collaboration across engineers, project managers, and consultants. UAE construction experience is preferred, along with strong MS Office and EDMS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma preferred.
• 3–5 years experience as a Document Controller in construction.
• Strong knowledge of document control systems and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Aconex / Procore / EDMS is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• UAE construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documents and records (drawings, submittals, correspondence).
• Control document numbering, versioning, and distribution.
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing documents.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and Consultants.
• Track approvals, comments, and document status logs.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Ensure documents comply with project and company standards.
• Support audits and project handover documentation.
• Prepare document control reports when required.

Skills

Document control systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma

Tools

Aconex

Procore

EDMS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Document Controller to manage, track, and control project documentation in line with company procedures and project requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain project documents and records (drawings, submittals, correspondence)
• Control document numbering, versioning, and distribution
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing documents
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, and Consultants
• Track approvals, comments, and document status logs
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
• Ensure documents comply with project and company standards
• Support audits and project handover documentation
• Prepare document control reports when required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience as a Document Controller in construction
• Strong knowledge of document control systems and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with Aconex / Procore / EDMS is an advantage
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• UAE construction experience is preferred