Document Controller

Recruiting Employer: WALCO Middle East

Work Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Type: Full-time (Permanent)

Industry: Engineering, Construction & Project Management

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Position Summary

WALCO Middle East, a leading engineering and industrial services company in Qatar, is seeking a meticulous and organized Document Controller for full-time employment in Doha. This critical project support role involves managing technical documentation, architectural/engineering drawings, letters, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure seamless document workflow and full compliance with project management protocols.

Position Details & Specifications

Detail	Specification
Position Title	Document Controller
Employer Type	WALCO Middle East (Engineering & Contracting)
Work Location	Doha, Qatar
Employment Status	Full-time / Permanent
Offered Salary	QAR 3,000 – QAR 3,500 per month (Plus standard Qatar Labour Law benefits)
Key Systems Knowledge	MS Office & Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
Primary Contact Email	recruiter@walco.qa

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical Document Management: Receive, log, track, and distribute engineering drawings, technical submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), inspection requests, and project transmittals.
• EDMS & Archival Maintenance: Maintain updated digital document logs using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and maintain physical archive folders for audit readiness.
• Quality & Revision Control: Verify document formatting, revision history, and numbering compliance in accordance with company quality standards before issuing documents to clients or subcontractors.
• Transmittal Processing: Prepare incoming and outgoing document transmittals promptly to ensure project teams and site engineers work with the latest approved drawing revisions.
• Interdepartmental Support: Collaborate closely with project managers, consultants, site engineers, and commercial teams to maintain smooth document communication channels.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Background: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Work Experience: **2 to 5 years of proven experience in document control**, specifically within construction, engineering, or industrial projects in Qatar or the GCC.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and practical experience with EDMS software (e.g., Aconex, Procore, SharePoint, or internal project portals).
• Core Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational ability, systematic filing skills, and fluent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Residency Status: Candidates currently residing in Qatar with a valid Qatar ID (QID) and transferable visa/NOC status ready for immediate joining are strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Qualified Document Controllers meeting the project experience criteria are invited to send their updated CV directly to the WALCO Middle East recruitment team:

• Application Email: recruiter@walco.qa
• Email Subject Line: Application: Document Controller - WALCO Doha

Important Hiring Advisory: Reputable engineering and contracting companies operating in Qatar strictly adhere to Qatar Labour Law. Candidates are never requested to pay recruitment, application, or visa processing fees at any stage of hiring.