Site Technical Document Controller

Al Saifi Building Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Saifi Building Contracting LLC in Dubai is seeking a proactive Technical Document Controller / Junior Technical Engineer for a full-time role on an active construction site. You will manage documents, revise drawings in AutoCAD, and prepare professional correspondence while supporting the project team with timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a civil/architectural background, UAE site experience, strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related construction field.
• UAE experience in building construction projects.
• Experience as Document Controller or Technical Engineer.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Ability to draft professional emails and project correspondence.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Filipino language fluency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing project documents, correspondence, transmittals and document-control logs.
• Maintain logs for RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Method Statements, WIRs, MIRs, and NCRs.
• Draft emails, RFIs, letters and technical correspondence.
• Prepare revised drawings and drawings in AutoCAD and coordinate with architectural, structural and MEP teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly project reports and meeting minutes.

Skills

English proficiency

Organized

Document management

Education

Civil/Architectural Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE Workplace: Construction Site Monthly Salary: AED 4,000–7,000 Employment: Full-time Job Overview We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Technical Document Controller / Junior Technical Engineer to work full-time at an active building construction site in Dubai. This is not a filing-only position. The selected candidate must be able to understand construction drawings, prepare professional project correspondence and reports, revise Auto CAD drawings, track technical submissions, and maintain an organized document-control system. The candidate must be capable of completing assigned work accurately and on time with minimum supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Manage incoming and outgoing project documents, correspondence, transmittals and document-control registers. Maintain updated logs for RFIs, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Method Statements, WIRs, MIRs and NCRs. Draft professional emails, RFIs, letters and technical correspondence. Prepare and revise architectural and civil drawings, sections and As-Built Drawings using Auto CAD. Coordinate architectural, structural and MEP drawings. Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly project reports. Prepare meeting minutes, action lists, pending-issue trackers and submission trackers. Follow up consultant comments, rejected submissions, pending approvals and required resubmissions. Maintain proper document numbering, filing, revision control and quick document retrieval. Ensure that the latest approved drawings and documents are distributed to the relevant site team. Remain familiar with current site activities, consultant correspondence and pending technical matters. Support the Project Manager and site engineers in technical coordination and project documentation.

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related construction field. UAE experience in building construction projects. Previous experience in a site-based Document Controller or Technical Engineer position. Strong practical Auto CAD skills. Ability to prepare and revise drawings and technical sections. Knowledge of RFIs, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, WIRs, MIRs, Method Statements and NCRs. Ability to independently draft professional emails and project correspondence. Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills. Strong organization, document filing and follow-up skills. Ability to find and retrieve requested documents quickly. Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Filipino language is mandatory. Must be currently available in the UAE. Must be willing to work full-time at the construction site. Must be willing to complete a practical Auto CAD, reporting and correspondence test.

Salary AED 4,000–7,000 per month, depending on relevant UAE experience, technical ability, Auto CAD skills and practical test results.

Important

Important This position requires technical understanding, drawing ability, professional correspondence and project reporting. Candidates whose experience is limited to document filing, data entry or forwarding emails should not apply.