Preconstruction and Project Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Examine architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and consultant drawings to pinpoint coordination issues, missing details, scope discrepancies, and constructability challenges.

• Create trade-specific RFPs, bid packages, scope sheets, and subcontract exhibits.

• Draft comprehensive subcontractor scope language based on the plans, specifications, and project requirements.

• Identify qualified subcontractors and vendors, distribute bid packages, manage follow-ups, and facilitate the completion of proposals.

• Evaluate and level bids, reconcile exclusions and qualifications, and prepare clear recommendations for leadership's review.

• Confirm construction costs through market research, historical pricing, material quotes, and feedback from subcontractors.

• Recognize feasible value-engineering opportunities that lower costs or schedules without compromising quality.

• Explore owner-direct purchasing options for materials and equipment.

• Draft RFIs and coordinate outstanding inquiries with designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Aid in the development and validation of project schedules, procurement timelines, and tracking of long-lead items.

• Compile comprehensive project budgets, incorporating trade costs, allowances, contingencies, general conditions, and identified risk items.

• Prepare organized scope and project handoff packages for the superintendent and field team.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in construction preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, or project management.

• Strong comprehension of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and trade sequencing.

• Proven experience in preparing bid packages, leveling proposals, and identifying scope discrepancies.

• Capability to review multi-discipline drawings (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) for coordination and constructability.

• Strong written English skills and the ability to draft clear RFIs, scope narratives, and professional correspondence.

• Proficient understanding of project budgets, procurement, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change management.

• Exceptional organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail.

• Sound judgment regarding what to resolve independently and what to escalate.

• Comfort in communicating directly with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and field personnel.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining high responsiveness and accountability.

• Willingness to overlap with US Pacific business hours starting around 9:00 AM PST (hours can be flexible within reason).

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to $8/hour

• 100% remote work

• Full-time role