Document Controller / Project Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Document Controller / Project Coordinator to manage all project correspondence and documentation for construction projects in Bahrain. The role ensures that every email, instruction, submission and approval is tracked, communicated and acted upon, supporting the Project Manager and site team.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and log all project‑related emails and correspondence, identify required actions and maintain an action tracker with responsible persons, due dates and status.
• Maintain registers for drawings, RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, inspection requests and other project documents, ensuring only the latest approved versions are issued on site.
• Provide daily/weekly summaries of pending matters to the Project Manager, alerting on urgent or overdue items and following up with engineers and supervisors.
• Coordinate with consultants and clients on document submissions, track approvals, record meeting minutes and action points, and escalate critical issues as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in document control or project coordination within construction, interior fit‑out, civil or MEP projects, preferably in Bahrain or the GCC.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience using PDF/document management systems and electronic project filing structures.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, RFIs, material submittals and shop drawing processes.