Construction Project Manager (016 - 1390)

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Manila; Remote; PHP 878,000 - 1,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd seeks a Philippines-based Project Manager to oversee construction projects remotely as an independent contractor. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, documents, and communications with the client and teams during AU business hours, with tools like Buildertrend, Google Workspace, and Dext.

The role requires proactive, accountable individuals who can work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain up-to-date records while collaborating with the Construction Manager,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally including construction knowledge.
• 2+ years daily experience using a project management platform.
• Strong proficiency with Buildertrend or similar platforms.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or similar.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgets, costs, purchase orders, and variations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in issue resolution.
• Commercial awareness to monitor costs and protect margins.
• Strong written English for professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule by building, maintaining, and updating project schedules and flag delays early.
• Manage the task board by creating, assigning, following up, and closing tasks with templates.
• Control budgets by managing purchase orders, invoices, cost codes, and cost-to-complete figures.
• Manage variations by preparing, pricing, issuing, and tracking through approval and payment.
• Provide weekly project updates and variation documentation to clients.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, specifications, selections, and approvals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure on-time, accurate administration.
• Escalate delays, cost issues, and risks early to prevent larger problems.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Client communication

Independent contractor mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Buildertrend

Google Workspace

Dext

Google Chat

Job description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Project Manager

Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU (ACDT/Adelaide time) business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: An Adelaide-based residential building business focused on creating high-quality homes that are comfortable, healthy, safe, and suited to each client’s lifestyle. Its work includes renovations, extensions, and new builds, with a strong focus on thoughtful design and improving the way people live in their homes.

Role Overview: The Project Manager will oversee the administration and coordination of active construction projects, keeping schedules, tasks, budgets, purchase orders, invoices, variations, and project documents accurate and up to date. The role will work closely with the Construction Manager, construction team, office team, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on schedule and costs under control.

The successful candidate will work daily with Buildertrend (or a similar construction project management platform), Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive), Google Chat, and Dext to manage project information, documentation, communication, and financial administration.

The role requires someone who has a reliable computer and internet connection and is proactive, accountable, and able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the schedule by building, maintaining, and updating project schedules, ensuring deadlines are tracked and potential delays are flagged early
• Manage the task board by creating, assigning, following up, and closing project tasks while maintaining standardised task templates
• Control project budgets by managing purchase orders, invoices, cost codes, and cost-to-complete figures, and identifying cost issues early
• Manage variations by preparing, pricing, issuing, and tracking variations through approval, invoicing, and payment
• Keep clients informed through weekly project updates, variation documentation, extension notices, and follow-up on required selections
• Maintain project documentation including plans, specifications, selections, interior design documents, and council approvals, ensuring the team is always working from current information
• Work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project administration is completed accurately and on time
• Escalate potential delays, cost issues, and project risks early before they become larger problems

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally including 3+ years in construction, contract administration, or project coordination
• 2+ years of daily experience using a project management platform
• Strong proficiency in a construction project management platform, ideally Buildertrend or similar is required
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or similar
• Strong understanding of construction project scheduling, budgets, costs, purchase orders, and variations
• Highly organised and disciplined, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues early
• Commercially aware, with the ability to monitor costs and protect project margins
• Strong written English and the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional client communication
• Able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders independently
• Comfortable working within defined responsibilities and supporting the site team without directing site activities

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)