Document Control Officers
Job Description:
Document Control Officer (PMC Level)
(Wadi Yemm – DP1 / DP3-4 / DP5 /DP6/7 - IT, Communication & Administrative Support)
Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives
- Bachelor's degree in any relevant field (Engineering / Business Administration / Information Management) – Mandatory
- Diploma or training in Document Control / Records Management – Preferred
- Relevant experience in document control may substitute for formal specialization
Required Courses / Certifications
- Document Control / EDMS Training (Aconex, SharePoint, or similar) – Mandatory
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) – Mandatory
- ISO 9001 Document Control Awareness – Advantage
Screening Questions
Question
Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)
Reject (No / Wrong Answer)
Have you worked as a Document Controller in a PMC/Consultant or construction project?
Yes – Relevant experience
No – No document control role
Do you have experience using EDMS systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint)?
Yes – Hands-on experience
No – No system experience
Have you managed document workflows (submission, review, approval)?
Yes – Full workflow handling
No – No involvement
Have you maintained document registers and logs?
Yes – Organized tracking
No – No tracking system
Have you handled transmittals and document distribution?
Yes – Regular handling
No – No involvement
Have you ensured document version control and numbering systems?
Yes – Strict control applied
No – No version control
Have you coordinated with engineers and project teams?
Yes – Cross-functional coordination
No – Isolated role
Have you prepared reports on document status and submissions?
Yes – Regular reporting
No – No reporting
Have you worked on large-scale or multi-package projects?
Yes – Relevant experience
No – Small projects only
Are you detail-oriented and organized in documentation?
Yes – Strong attention to detail
No – Weak organization
Other Important Requirements / Remarks
- Strong experience in:
- Document control procedures
- EDMS systems (Aconex preferred)
- Transmittals and document tracking
- Must be:
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Good communication skills
- Experience in construction / PMC environments is preferred
- Strong coordination with:
- Engineering teams
- Contracts & Commercial teams
- QA/QC team
Required Experience – Document Control Officer (PMC Level)
3–5+ years of experience
Typical Career Progression:
- 0–2 years: Admin / Junior Document Controller
- 2–5 years: Document Controller
- 5+ years: Senior Document Controller
Below Requirement:
- 3 years: Borderline
- Less than 2 years: Not suitable
Important Note (Wadi Yemm – DP Packages):
- Roles are package-based (DP level)
- Each Document Controller supports a specific zone
- High volume of documents due to:
- Multiple Consultant/contractors
- Fast-track submissions