Remote Construction Project Administrator: Docs & Scheduling

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Remote work

Diverse projects

Professional growth

Tools & resources

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Project Administrator with construction experience to support ongoing Durban projects from a remote-friendly setup. You will manage documentation, coordinate between site teams and stakeholders, and track timelines and budgets to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and communicates effectively. Proficiency in MS Project, Asana or Trello and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Administrator, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and lifecycles.
• Experience with document control and record-keeping.
• Remote-work capable with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all project-related documentation, including contracts and progress reports.
• Coordinate communication between project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Track project progress, deadlines, and milestones, updating project management software as needed.
• Assist with preparation of project budgets, invoices, and payment requests.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, virtual and in-person as required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on construction sites through documentation.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and services.
• Maintain project filing systems, both physical and digital.

Skills

Project administration

Construction lifecycles

Documentation management

Communication

Prioritization

Remote work

Problem solving

Education

PM certification

Administration certification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

MS Office Suite

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a diligent Project Administrator with construction experience to support ongoing Durban projects from a remote-friendly setup. You will manage documentation, coordinate between site teams and stakeholders, and track timelines and budgets to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and communicates effectively. Proficiency in MS Project, Asana or Trello and MS Office is required.