Document Controller
Turner & TownsendJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Document Controller in Dubai to prepare, manage and file project documents onsite, including contracts, manuals and workflows. Core duties include copying, scanning, distributing and archiving both physical and digital records, creating templates for future use, and producing ad hoc project reports. The right candidate will have proven document control experience, strong MS Office skills, hands on familiarity with Aconex, a basic grasp of project management methods, excellent data organization, and meticulous attention to detail. They must communicate clearly with stakeholders, safeguard sensitive information, and promptly resolve issues. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify wins, provide examples of templates or processes, and apply via the official portal, noting no recruitment agency fees.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a Document Controller to prepare, manage and file documents for our projects.
Document Controller responsibilities include typing contracts, archiving files and ensuring all team members have access to necessary documentation. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience reviewing technical documents along with the ability to spot errors.
Ultimately, you’ll support our procedures maintaining transparent, up-to-date and easily traceable documents.
Responsibilities include:
- Copy, scan and store documents
- Check for accuracy and edit files, like contracts
- Review and update technical documents (e.g. manuals and workflows)
- Distribute project-related copies to internal teams
- File documents in physical and digital records
- Create templates for future use
- Retrieve files as requested by employees and clients
- Manage the flow of documentation within the organization
- Maintain confidentiality around sensitive information and terms of agreement
- Prepare ad-hoc reports on projects as needed
Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Document Controller or similar role
- Basic familiarity with project management methodology
- Hands-on experience with MS Office, MS Excel and Aconex
- Proficient typing and editing skills
- Data organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Proven track record dealing with issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to all stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
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