Construction Project Coordinator

Construction Project Coordinator (Remote — South Africa)



About the role

Complete CDG is a US construction and development group managing commercial fitouts and ground up residential work in New Jersey. We are hiring a Construction Project Coordinator to work directly with the principal as the document, estimating and scheduling engine behind every active job.

This is a broad, high ownership seat. You will touch estimating and bidding, buyout, submittals, scheduling, designer coordination, and vendor and subcontractor management. If you want to be boxed into one narrow function, this is not the job. If you want to see how a construction company actually runs and grow into a senior project management role, it is.

You will be working on American projects, in American units, to American drawing conventions. We will teach you the conventions. We will not teach you how to read a drawing.

What you will do

Estimating

• Assemble bid packages and issue invitations to bid
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications, in imperial units
• Level and compare subcontractor quotes; identify scope gaps and exclusions
• Confirm scope directly with vendors — do not assume

Document control and project management

• Track submittals, RFIs, shop drawings and closeout documentation
• Maintain project files, logs and version control
• Track drawing revisions and get the current set to the field and the trades
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and action items

Scheduling

• Build and maintain project schedules and two week lookaheads
• Track long lead items, material deliveries and trade sequencing
• Flag slippage and schedule risk early, in writing

Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, engineers and design consultants
• Help resolve conflicts between architectural, structural and MEP documents
• Serve as written point of contact for vendors and subs
• Track contracts, insurance certificates, change orders and pay applications
• Chase outstanding quotes, submittals and documentation until they land

Reports to: Principal / Owner

Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience

What we offer

• Direct mentorship and a daily working relationship with the company principal
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from estimating through closeout
• Clear path to a senior project management role as the company grows
• Full employment through Pebl, with South African statutory benefits, medical contribution and leave
• 21 days annual leave plus South African public holidays
• Laptop, Bluebeam and Microsoft 365 licences provided
• Monthly allowance for backup power, fiber and mobile data

How to apply

Submit your CV. Portfolio or work samples welcome but not required. Shortlisted candidates complete a paid three hour work sample before any interview with the principal.

Complete CDG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, including architectural, structural and MEP drawings
• Background in construction, architecture, engineering, quantity surveying or a closely related field
• Strong written English — you will correspond with US clients, designers and subcontractors every day, and most of this job is writing
• Highly organized with genuine attention to detail; comfortable holding many open items at once
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel especially
• Self directed — able to take an objective and run with it with limited hand holding
• A dedicated home workspace with backup power and a second internet connection
• Willing and able to work 11:00–20:00 SAST, Monday to Friday, to overlap the US morning

Preferred qualifications

• Bluebeam Revu (markup, takeoffs, sets, sessions) or comparable construction document software
• Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, PlanGrid or similar
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar)
• Prior estimating or takeoff experience, commercial or residential
• Prior experience working with US, UK or Australian clients across time zones
• Degree or coursework in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture, engineering or building science