Site Document Controller – Dubai South, UAE | Elite Overseas

Site Document Controller (Main Contracting)

Elite Overseas
Construction Records Management, RFI Tracking, and Site Workflow Integrity
Posted on January 29, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Construction / Main Contracting
Experience: UAE Site-Based Required
Salary: AED 5,000 to 6,000
Location: Dubai South, UAE

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Documentation Control: Monitor and control the full lifecycle of project documents in strict alignment with consultant and project specifications.
  • Records Management: Maintain high-precision filing systems for Shop Drawings, Material Submittals, Method Statements, and all official project correspondence.
  • RFI & Transmittal Tracking: Manage and update comprehensive registers for Requests for Information (RFIs) and incoming/outgoing transmittals.
  • Site Circulation: Ensure the immediate and accurate distribution of approved documents to site engineers and subcontractors to prevent construction errors.
  • Revision Governance: Act as the gatekeeper of version control, ensuring only the most recent “Issued for Construction” (IFC) revisions are used on-site.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate effectively with consultants and internal project departments to resolve documentation discrepancies and expedite approvals.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Industry Experience: Proven site-based experience as a Document Controller with a main contracting company in the UAE.
  • Environment: Mandatory prior experience working directly in a site office environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office; practical experience with EDMS platforms or Aconex is highly advantageous.
  • Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Organizational Mastery: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complex logs and multiple tasks under site conditions.
  • Location: Must be willing and available to work on-site at the Dubai South project location.

What We Offer:

  • Prime Project Exposure: Play a key role in a major construction project in the strategically important Dubai South district.
  • Professional Growth: Join a reputed organization with structured workflows and opportunities for career advancement in project management.
  • Stable Career Path: A full-time role offering stability and the chance to work with experienced engineering teams.
  • Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, tailored to your site-based documentation expertise.