Project Manager
Manila - Philippines
Job Summary
Job Title: Construction Project Administrator (Commercial Construction)
Location: Remote (Philippines only)
Employment Type: Full-Time Monday to Friday Eastern Time
Salary: USD $1200 to $1500 per month depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Construction Project Administrator to support our growing operations in the U.S. commercial and residential construction space.
This role requires someone who understands end-to-end construction operations including documentation coordination and client communication. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working remotely with U.S.-based teams and be comfortable handling multiple aspects of project support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day construction project operations and administrative functions
- Prepare and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals
- Assist with takeoffs documentation and project tracking
- Prepare and manage purchase orders invoices and proposals
- Coordinate and track deliveries ensuring proof of delivery (POD) is received and recorded
- Communicate regularly with clients suppliers and internal teams
- Provide weekly project updates to stakeholders
- Assist with lighting product sales support to business owners (B2B environment)
- Maintain accurate records of project documentation and workflows
- Work closely with offshore and internal teams to ensure project alignment
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in construction administration or project management
- Strong experience in U.S. commercial or residential construction
- Solid understanding of:
- RFIs (Requests for Information)
- Submittals (material/product approvals before installation)
- Takeoffs (material quantity estimation from drawings)
- Construction workflows and documentation
- Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience working with remote/offshore teams
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work U.S. business hours
- Skilled in contract management submittals and document preparation
Nice to Have
- Experience in commercial construction environments
- Exposure to lighting products or electrical-related projects
- Experience building or following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Team & Growth Opportunity
- Join a fast-scaling team transitioning to a Philippines-based support structure
- Opportunity to grow as the team expands to 5 members
- Play a key role in building standardized processes and improving team efficiency
Required Experience:
IC
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