Material Controller

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC SPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC SPC seeks a Materials Controller to plan, coordinate and control materials for civil and oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. This role ensures timely availability of approved materials in line with project requirements, specifications, schedules and quality standards.

You will work closely with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC and Project teams to track approvals, procurement status, deliveries and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
• 5+ years in materials control, procurement coordination, or materials management on construction projects.
• Familiarity with international material standards and testing requirements (ASTM, BS, API, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on contracts and drawings.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, planning, QA/QC and project teams to align procurement with schedules.
• Monitor procurement status to ensure timely availability and avoid site delays.
• Prepare and manage material submittals with complete documentation and approvals.
• Maintain material logs, status reports and documentation for audit and handover.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Procurement systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Materials Controller is responsible for planning coordinating and controlling materials-related activities to support construction projects across civil and oil gas sectors The role ensures timely availability of approved materials in line with project requirements specifications schedules and quality standards Working closely with Procurement Engineering QA QC Planning and Project teams the Materials Controller plays a key role in tracking material approvals procurement status deliveries and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning Coordination

• Review contract documents specifications and drawings to identify material requirements for projects
• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering Planning QA QC and Project teams to align material procurement with project schedules
• Monitor material procurement status to ensure timely availability and avoid site delays
• Support planning of material delivery sequences in line with site requirements and construction progress

Material Submittals Approvals

• Prepare maintain and update Material Approval Logs e g E2 Log or equivalent
• Prepare and submit material submittals with complete technical documentation certificates and compliance data
• Coordinate with Consultants Clients and Engineers for review and approval of material submittals
• Track approval cycles address comments and follow up to obtain timely approvals
• Highlight risks related to delayed approvals or non-compliance and propose corrective actions

Procurement Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement to support timely award of material packages and purchase orders
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to track manufacturing schedules delivery timelines and documentation
• Monitor vendor performance and report delays deviations or quality issues
• Coordinate material inspections factory acceptance tests and site deliveries as required

Quality Compliance Support

• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications standards and contractual requirements
• Review test reports certificates and inspection records for compliance with project requirementsCoordinate with QA QC teams for inspections testing and release of materials
• Ensure materials delivered to site match approved submittals and inspection approvals

Documentation Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of material submittals approvals deliveries and inspections
• Prepare regular material status reports highlighting approvals procurement progress and risks
• Support preparation of material-related documentation for project close-out including warranties and certificates
• Ensure proper filing and traceability of material documentation for audit and handover purposes

Change Risk Management

• Support material-related variations substitutions and changes by preparing required technical documentation
• Assist in assessing time and cost impacts related to material changes or delays
• Proactively identify material-related risks and coordinate mitigation actions with project teams

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in materials control, procurement coordination, or materials management within construction projects (civil and/or oil & gas).
• General understanding of construction materials, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience in managing material submittals, approval logs, and procurement tracking.
• Familiarity with international material standards and testing requirements (ASTM, BS, API, ISO, etc.).
• Strong coordination, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP / procurement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in fast-paced project environments.
• Good communication skills with internal teams, consultants, and vendors.