Document Control Manager

Job Description

Document Control Manager | Real Estate | Asset Development

Date: 27 Aug 2025
Location: Cairo, EG
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 171604

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

The Document Control Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective document control system to ensure the accuracy, quality, security, and compliance of all controlled documents across the organization. This role ensures that documentation processes support operational efficiency, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The Document Control Manager oversees the document lifecycle, from creation and revision through distribution, storage, and archiving, while leading a team to maintain timely access to accurate and up-to-date information for internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Establish, implement, and maintain a centralized document control system across all real estate development projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate flow of documents between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Track, archive, and retrieve all project-related documents in accordance with company protocols and audit requirements.
• Maintain document control registers, logs, and reports to support project teams and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.
• Ensure all documentation is properly reviewed, approved, and distributed based on established workflows and confidentiality protocols.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in document control, preferably within large-scale construction or real estate development environments.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in electronic document management systems (EDMS).
• Experience working with both contractors and consultants on large-scale projects & aware of the developer projects process.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, QA/QC procedures, and audit requirements in real estate and construction.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational, and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement, and construction of mega-projects, and the leasing, operation, and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services, and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us. AFGRE is responsible for master planning all projects in its portfolio, including two large-scale mixed-use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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