Construction Operations – Project Support Specialist

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Remote project support specialist supporting a residential construction company’s sales, estimating, project administration, and operations. Managing data, systems, schedules, spreadsheets, and AI-driven workflow improvements.

Posted 8/14/2026part-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $600 - $800 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills, with a focus on residential construction and project coordination. Proficient in using technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, manage data, and support decision-making processes.

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Project ManagementSpreadsheet SkillsConstruction AdministrationAI Tools ProficiencySocial Media Management

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Hard Skills

EstimatingProject DocumentationConstruction SequencingData ManagementTemplate DevelopmentFinancial TrackingReporting SystemsJobTread SoftwareGoogle SheetsExcel

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityWritten CommunicationProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

Google DriveJobTreadAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Residential ConstructionProject CoordinationConstruction ManagementWorkflow ImprovementSupplier Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the sales and marketing process, including preparing and updating sales proposals and presentations
Assist with pre-construction activities such as estimating, scope development and project documentation
Support projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial estimating through to completion
Maintain and improve project data, templates, spreadsheets, documents and reporting systems
Organise and manage a large Google Drive environment across sales, estimating, financials, HR and insurance
Use JobTread to support estimating, scheduling, budgets, tasks and project administration
Improve and develop templates for new builds and renovations
Support financial tracking, reporting and spreadsheet management
Make company data more digestible, structured and useful for decision-making
Support the owners with operational priorities and ensure important tasks do not get missed
Assist with supplier coordination, material orders and scheduling as the role develops
Support social media activity, including creating approximately two construction-focused posts per week
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems and processes across the business
Use AI tools to improve efficiency, automate processes and get more value from existing systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in residential construction, construction administration, project coordination or a closely related environment
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong spreadsheet skills, particularly Excel or Google Sheets
Confidence working with data, templates, reports and interconnected spreadsheets
Strong technology skills and ability to quickly learn new platforms
Experience with construction or project management software is a major advantage
Strong understanding of project workflows, construction sequencing or construction management processes
Excellent written communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach
Genuine interest in AI and technology, with ability to identify practical AI applications for business processes
Ability to work independently and self-manage effectively in a remote environment
Experience creating content and managing social media
Part-time availability of 20 hours per week, moving to full-time 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
No tracker
Personal and professional growth
Healthy, supportive working environment
Connection and collaboration
Curiosity and continuous learning
Accountability and high performance