Senior Document Controller

About the role

Careers International is recruiting an experienced Senior Document Controller for a construction project in Dubai. The role manages, controls, tracks and maintains all project-related documents and ensures proper document flow between internal teams, consultants, clients and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and control all project documentation, including drawings, submissions, correspondence, reports and technical documents.
• Receive, register, distribute and track incoming and outgoing documents.
• Ensure document numbering, revision control, filing and archiving, and keep records of drawing and document revisions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Clients and Subcontractors on document submissions and approvals.
• Monitor submission deadlines and follow up on pending approvals.
• Prepare and maintain document registers, transmittals and trackers.
• Distribute only the latest approved drawings and documents to the relevant teams.
• Manage electronic and hard-copy documentation and support project teams with document reports and status updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience as a Document Controller.
• Mandatory experience in the Construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of document numbering, revision control, transmittals and document registers.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, attention to detail and good English communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with document control systems or software is an advantage.