Construction Project Coordinator - 66587621975

Somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to join remotely, coordinating multiple projects across various regions. You will review estimates, drawings, and site instructions, flag discrepancies, and push answers through to resolution.

You will manage submittals with contractors, report field updates, and help schedule field staff while supporting the estimating team on smaller tasks. The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and an independent, proactive

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating construction projects, ideally in mechanical/plumbing/sheet metal sectors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, estimates, and site instructions.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• High attention to detail when spotting differences between quotes, drawings and specs.
• Proactive, independent worker who flags issues early and follows through.

Responsibilities

• Take over awarded jobs from estimating and review estimates, plans, and site instructions.
• Compare the quote against each set of drawings and flag mismatches.
• Raise questions early when something looks off, and follow up until it is resolved.
• Make sure approved changes appear in shop drawings and other documents sent to the general contractor.
• Keep the general contractor informed of changes once cleared internally.
• Collect site updates and turn them into structured reports for upper management.
• Help schedule meetings and track field staff whereabouts.
• Prepare or review requests from project managers so work is ready each morning.
• Manage several active projects simultaneously and support estimating with tasks when needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading plans

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Role: Construction Project Coordinator

Priority Location: South Africa, Latin America & Philippines

Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) Canadian Mountain Time (MT). Close overlap with the team during onboarding, with offset hours possible once up to speed.

Salary Range: $2,000 - $3,000 USD ($) per month

(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

What You Will Do

Project Handover & Document Review

• Take over awarded jobs from estimating and review estimates, plans, and site instructions.


• Compare the quote against each set of drawings and flag mismatches, such as specified fixtures that differ from what was quoted or were discontinued.


• Raise questions early when something looks off, and follow up until it is resolved.

Submittals & Contractor Communication

• Make sure approved changes show up in the shop drawings and other documents sent to the general contractor.


• Keep the general contractor informed of changes once they have been cleared internally.

Reporting & Field Coordination

• Collect site updates from field management and turn them into structured reports for upper management and ownership.


• Help schedule meetings and keep track of where field staff are supposed to be.


• Work through requests from project managers and site supervisors so the work is ready for them first thing in the morning.

Multi-Project Support

• Manage several active projects (two to four or more) at the same time.


• Support the estimating team with minor estimating tasks when needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Project coordination experience in the construction trades, ideally mechanical contracting, plumbing, or sheet metal. Coordination experience from outside the trades only (software, for example) does not qualify.


• Able to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, estimates, and site instructions.


• Excellent written and spoken English.


• A high level of attention to detail when spotting differences between quotes, drawings, and specifications.


• Proactive approach: you work independently and flag issues without needing direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some estimating experience in mechanical or plumbing work.


• Experience preparing or reviewing shop drawings and submittals for general contractors.