Project Manager / Administrator (Construction)

Location: Remote from Manila, Philippines; working hours and holidays follow Australia.

Salary: AUD 1,100–1,600 per month

What you will do

• Coordinate construction projects from planning through completion, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate trades, contractors, suppliers, materials, equipment, logistics, and site requirements.
• Communicate by phone with Australian trades, suppliers, local governments, regulators, and internal stakeholders to confirm timelines and resolve delays.
• Research suppliers, contractors, products, regulations, council requirements, and practical solutions for unusual construction and logistics needs.
• Maintain project records, quotes, contracts, drawings, trackers, workflows, templates, and documentation.
• Support general administration, executive assistance, scheduling, reporting, financial administration, and other operational priorities.

Requirements

• Proven construction project management experience and a strong understanding of construction workflows, trades, suppliers, and dependencies.
• Strong project coordination, deadline management, research, problem-solving, prioritization, and independent working skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with confident and assertive telephone communication.
• Experience using project management software, spreadsheets, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, and construction documentation systems.
• Basic competency with AI tools, including Gemini, Claude, or similar platforms, with the ability to validate generated information.
• Comfort working without established SOPs and taking on administration, executive assistance, and ad hoc operational tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience in the Australian construction industry or supporting Australian builders, developers, or construction businesses.
• Knowledge of Australian trades, suppliers, construction terminology, council and approval processes, permits, or Section 68 applications.
• Experience with modular, prefabricated, or transportable construction.
• Basic Xero or bookkeeping capability.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Remote work with Australian working hours and holidays.
• Broad, adaptable responsibilities in a growing business where processes and SOPs are still being developed.
• Use of AI and technology to improve research, workflows, and routine work.