Construction VA

JOB DETAILS

Job Title : Construction VA (with Project Management experience)

Location : Remote

Reports To : Director of Construction

Work Shift : US Time Zone (EST)

Working Hours : Full-Time

Job Description :

As a Construction VA you will play a critical role in supporting and scaling the companys renovation operations. Working closely with the Director of Construction youll provide end-to-end project coordination and administrative support across multiple active construction projects. This includes developing schedules budgets coordinating trade partners assisting with materials procurement and tracking project metrics.

A background in construction is not required strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex workflows are what matter most. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their organizational and administrative expertise in a mission-driven environment focused on equitable housing development.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning and Management

Create Gantt charts and detailed schedules to ensure proper project planning and the completion of project milestones.

Develop project estimates and budgets tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Generate take-offs to calculate material and labor requirements for construction projects.

Trade Partner Coordination

Solicit bids from subcontractor trade partners and evaluate proposals.

Manage contracts W9s and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) with trade partners.

Process invoices from trade partners verifying accuracy and ensuring timely payment.

Communicate and provide direction to trade partners implementing construction schedule.

Coordinate and attend kickoff and progress meetings with trade partners.

Assist with management and coordination of activities - assuring that all parties involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives.

With guidance from the DOC provide direction to subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality standards are met

Documentation Management

Update and maintain the selections sheet ensuring alignment with project specifications.

Keep project specification sheets up-to-date and coordinate with architects and designers as needed.

Document and manage orders work orders purchase orders

Manage and coordinate punch lists and construction closeout.

Bookkeeping and Invoice Management

Provide light bookkeeping support to code and categorize financial transactions related to construction projects.

Assist with draw requests helping to prepare and submit financial requests for project funding.

Manage lien release waivers to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Materials Procurement

Assist with materials procurement including sourcing ordering and tracking materials for construction projects.

Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective procurement.

Identify suppliers and vendors that offer bulk purchasing and other discounted materials opportunities

Identify labor groups that offer discounted services for non-profit mission based organizations.

Permit and Entitlements

Assist in the process of obtaining entitlements permits and other necessary approvals for construction projects.

Coordinate with regulatory agencies as well as architects and legal teams to secure necessary permits.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with BuilderTrend software.

Computer proficiency and native experience with all Microsoft Office products including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint.

Quality Control and KPI Measurement

Help maintain a culture of procedural excellence through metric tracking and process improvement.

Proactively identify mitigate and track recurring construction issues.

Respond to work delays emergencies and other project disruptions as they emerge.

Confer with Director of Construction to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems .

Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process assuring working environment is maintained at acceptable levels and tools and equipment are in good working condition.

Ensure a safe clean secure and organized working environment through maintaining safety meetings and incident investigations.

Qualifications :

Strong project management experience ability to coordinate multiple tasks timelines and stakeholders across projects

Excellent organizational skills

High-level English proficiency (spoken and written)

Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects at once

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to learn and apply construction terminology and workflows as needed

Nice to Have (Not Required) :

Experience with residential renovation or construction project coordination

Familiarity with construction materials tools and general building processes

Working knowledge of green building practices

Understanding of safety protocols and documentation

Experience managing vendors subcontractors or third-party providers

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1