Document Controller (R&D)

Document Controller (R&D)

Company: Sevents Building Contracting LLC Location: Dubai, UAE Salary: AED 8,000–10,000 per month, depending on experience.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Document Controller (R&D) with a Civil Engineering background and UAE building construction experience to join our team.

The role involves managing construction documentation, coordinating with different departments, tracking pending issues, and ensuring timely follow-up and resolution. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with site teams and department heads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents, drawings, revisions, RFIs, submittals, and transmittals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture, Legal, and Marketing & Sales to track pending issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor site delays, pending approvals, material issues, supplier concerns, and coordination gaps between departments.
• Maintain proper document control and reporting systems across office and site operations.
• Coordinate technical documentation and detailing solutions, ensuring the required approvals are obtained before implementation.
• Support smooth handovers from tender to project execution.
• Maintain staff training and induction records, agreements, and other company documents.
• Develop and maintain departmental SOPs and support internal audits.
• Coordinate improvements to FirstBit ERP and internal task management and workflow tracking systems.
• Prepare monthly KPI reports and provide regular updates to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in UAE building construction, with exposure to both site and office or technical roles.
• Practical knowledge of construction materials, methods, and detailing.
• Experience in document control, drawing revisions, RFIs, submittals, and transmittals.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, task management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, organisational, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with site teams, engineers, department heads, and clients.
• Persistent in following up on pending issues and ensuring timely closure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Dubai authority submissions and approvals.
• Exposure to MEP coordination.
• QA/QC background or experience in SOP preparation and internal audits.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in UAE building construction?
• How many years of experience do you have in construction document control, including drawings, revisions, RFIs, and submittals?
• What is your expected monthly salary?
• What is your current visa status?
• What is your notice period?
• Are you available to join immediately?
• Do you have a valid UAE driving license?

Work Location: In person