Project Administrator

Summary

Join I STA Personnel Solutions South Africa and support a U.S.A. based Residential Construction company as a remote Project Administrator. This role requires working U.S.A. hours (9 am to 6 pm EST) and involves managing logistical components of construction projects, updating project statuses, and identifying potential issues. You will collaborate with various departments and external vendors, ensuring project schedules are accurate and software tools are up-to-date. Success hinges on providing comprehensive support to Project Managers, maintaining organized schedules, and timely task updates. This remote position is open to South African citizens only and requires a reliable internet connection (fixed fibre line with 25 Mbps minimum speed) and power backup.

Requirements

• Work USA hours, Mon - Fri, from 9am to 6pm EST time (16h00pm to 01h00am South African time - subject to change depending on daylight savings)
• Be a South African Citizen
• Have a fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection
• Have a reliable power backup solution
• Have Project Administration / Coordinator experience in the Construction Industry
• Possess detailed, organized, excellent time management skills and the ability to work in fast paces
• Have excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Manage all the logistical components of construction projects
• Provide updates on project statuses and identify potential conflicts and roadblocks
• Coordinate various project-specific tasks, including scheduling vendors and communication
• Maintain project schedules and ensure that software tools are up-to-date daily
• Review all project-related emails to ensure proper documentation and attention
• Collaborate closely with various departments such as Estimating, Purchasing, Vendor Management, and Bookkeeping
• Maintain good working relationships with all external vendors