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Project Information Coordinator (Architectural Data & Bid Management)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Cape Town
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R20,350 – R29,600 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Project Information Coordinator (Architectural Data & Bid Management)

The Opportunity

We are a leading architectural solutions provider that works at the intersection of high-end design and commercial construction. We bridge the gap between architects, developers, and general contractors to ensure premium building products are accurately specified and priced in major commercial projects.

We are seeking a resourceful, detail-orientedProject Information Coordinatorbased in South Africa. You will be the "Intelligence Hub" for our operations—filtering massive amounts of construction data, identifying high-value opportunities within architectural plans, and ensuring the right information reaches the right stakeholders at the right time.

The Role (Mission)

Your mission is to find the "needle in the haystack." You will manage a high volume of "Invitation to Bid" (ITB) requests from contractors, reviewing architectural drawings to determine if a project aligns with our core services. You will provide the clarity and data extraction necessary for our internal teams to execute accurate bids and capture new business.

Core Responsibilities
* Information Filtering:Manage the central "Inbound Bid" mailbox. Sift through high-volume contractor invites to determine project relevance based on specific internal criteria.
* Plan & Specification Review:Navigate complex, multi-page architectural PDF sets. You will use digital search tools to locate specific product callouts, material schedules, and elevations.
* Opportunity Identification:*Direct Hits:Identify when our specific solutions are named in the specs and flag them for immediate action.General Specs:Identify "vague" or general requirements where our expertise fits and proactively reach out to the contractor via email to position our company as a vendor.
* General Specs:Identify "vague" or general requirements where our expertise fits and proactively reach out to the contractor via email to position our company as a vendor.
* Data Extraction & Coordination:Isolate relevant pages from large architectural sets and forward organized "Information Packets" to the internal fulfillment and sales teams.
* CRM Integrity (Salesforce):Research project history within our CRM to prevent duplicates. You will be responsible for data entry, updating project statuses, and coordinating contractor contact information.
* Lifecycle Support:Act as a generalist support for the back-office and logistics teams, assisting with ad-hoc research and data projects as the business scales.

Who You Are
* Computer Savvy & Resourceful:You are highly proficient with advanced PDF tools (Adobe/Bluebeam) and comfortable navigating complex CRM environments like Salesforce.
* Detail-Oriented:You have a "natural eye" for data. You can spot a single keyword or a specific measurement in a 300-page document without getting overwhelmed.
* High-Aptitude Learner:You do not need an architectural background. You need the ability to learn how to "read" a plan, understand the construction bidding lifecycle, and use logic to find information.
* Self-Starter:You don't wait for a manual. You are the type of person who finds a more efficient way to search a document or organize a folder.
* Professional Communicator:You can write clear, concise, and professional emails to US-based contractors to gather more information or introduce our services.

Requirements & Logistics
* Location:100% Remote (Based inSouth Africa).
* Schedule:Full-time. Must provide a minimum of4 hours overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST)(typically evening hours in SA).
* Experience:2+ years in an administrative, logistics, or data-heavy role where "accuracy over speed" was the priority.
* Tech Stack:High proficiency in PDF manipulation and CRM data entry.

South Africa Budget Benchmark (Monthly)
* Approx.R19,000 – R26,500 ZAR)
* Note: This reflects a high-aptitude "Generalist" role. Because this position is trainable for someone with the right "detective" mindset, this is a top-tier rate for remote data work in the SA market.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R20,350/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,100/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 591 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →