Remote Construction Document Controller

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Work-from-home flexibility

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Support major construction projects

Professional development in digital DM

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and organized Remote Construction Document Controller to manage and maintain project documentation digitally. This fully remote position requires attention to detail and experience with document management systems.

You will structure, index, version-control, and securely store drawings, RFIs, submittals, and minutes while supporting project teams online. The role offers work-from-home flexibility and opportunities to contribute to major construction projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Document Controller, preferably in construction.
• Proficiency in using document management software and digital archiving systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of construction project documentation lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Good communication skills for interacting with remote project teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured document control system for all project-related information.
• Receive, log, track, and distribute all incoming and outgoing project documentation (e.g., drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes).
• Ensure all documents are accurately indexed, version-controlled, and stored in the designated digital repository.
• Manage the electronic filing system and maintain its integrity and accessibility.
• Assist project teams in retrieving and managing project documentation as required.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with the document control procedures.

Skills

Document control

Document management

Organizational skills

Construction docs lifecycle

Remote work

Communication skills

Tools

Document management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and organized Remote Construction Document Controller to manage and maintain all project documentation digitally. This role is crucial for ensuring that all project-related information, including plans, specifications, reports, and correspondence, is accurately filed, tracked, and accessible to the relevant project teams. As a fully remote position, you will work from your own office, collaborating with project managers and engineers through various online platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and experience in document management systems, preferably within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured document control system for all project-related information.
• Receive, log, track, and distribute all incoming and outgoing project documentation (e.g., drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes).
• Ensure all documents are accurately indexed, version-controlled, and stored in the designated digital repository.
• Manage the electronic filing system and maintain its integrity and accessibility.
• Assist project teams in retrieving and managing project documentation as required.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with the document control procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Document Controller , preferably within the construction sector.
• Proficiency in using document management software and digital archiving systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of construction project documentation lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Good communication skills for interacting with remote project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote role.
• Work from home flexibility, eliminating commute time and costs.
• Access to cloud-based collaboration tools and resources.
• Opportunities to support significant construction projects from anywhere.
• Professional development in digital document management practices.