Office Technical Assistant

Lightwell Land Incorporated; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwell Land Incorporated is seeking an Office Technical Assistant to provide administrative and light technical support for house construction projects in Metro Manila. You will assist with costing, review Excel-based pricing, organize files, and coordinate supplier canvassing while maintaining confidential records.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good communication. Fresh graduates may be considered; 2+ years in similar roles preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong Excel skills may be considered.
• At least 2 years of office or construction-related support experience is preferred.
• Experience in Excel-based pricing, costing, or supplier canvassing is a strong advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Excel formulas, data validation, pricing templates, and cost summaries.
• Good communication and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in costing and cost analysis for construction (material and component cost summaries).
• Review, validate, and update Excel pricing sheets for house units; check accuracy and flag inconsistencies.
• Conduct purchase canvassing of construction materials and prepare price comparison sheets.
• Document management: compiling, organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining records.
• Safekeep personal and confidential records with strict confidentiality and proper filing systems.
• Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing basic reports.
• Handle routine correspondence (emails, calls, memos).
• Perform other related administrative support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Pricing & cost analysis

Supplier coordination

Document management

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Basic reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction / Architecture / Business / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

The Office Technical Assistant will provide administrative and light technical support for house construction projects. The role focuses on assisting with basic costing, reviewing Excel-based house pricing, organizing office and project files, conducting supplier canvassing, and securely managing confidential personal and company records.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in costing and cost analysis for construction (material and component cost summaries)

• Review, validate, improve and update Excel pricing sheets for house units; check accuracy and flag inconsistencies

• Conduct purchase canvassing of construction materials and items; prepare price comparison sheets

• Document management: compiling, organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining both physical and digital records

• Safekeep personal and confidential records with strict confidentiality and proper filing systems

• Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing basic reports

• Handling routine correspondence (emails, calls, memos)

• Perform other related administrative support tasks as assigned

About you

• Bachelor's degree in any field (preferably Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture, Business Administration, Accountancy, or Industrial Engineering)

• Fresh graduates with strong Excel skills may be considered

• At least 2 years of office, administrative, or construction-related support experience is preferred

• Experience in Excel-based pricing, costing, or supplier canvassing is a strong advantage

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data validation, pricing templates, basic cost summaries)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion

• Good communication skills for supplier coordination

• Systematic in file management and document control

• Willing to work in Metro Manila area (with possible occasional project-related coordination)