Project Manager (Construction) - Green Property
Somewhere
🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R27,750 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
Role:Property Management Assistant (Construction)Priority Location:Philippines, LaTam, South Africa, Sri Lanka, PakistanWorking Hours:Full-time, aligned to standard U.S. business hours (U.S. time zone)Type of contract:Full-time Contractor (Remote)Type of job:Operations Support, Construction and Property ManagementSalary:$1500
The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.
About the Company:This company operates across construction projects and a property management portfolio. The team works with multiple subcontractors and contractors and relies on structured compliance tracking, coordinated scheduling, and accurate operational records. The business uses tools such as Excel for reporting and tracking, AppFolio for property management data and utilities, and QuickBooks for basic finance-related workflows.
About the Role:This is a full-time operations support role that acts as the backbone of day-to-day execution across both construction and property management. You will own compliance tracking, contractor follow-ups, meeting accountability, short-term planning visibility, and accurate data entry. Success in this role requires strong organization, confidence in following up with subcontractors, and high attention to detail so leadership always knows who is responsible for what and what is falling behind.
Key Responsibilities:
* Track subcontractor compliance documentation, including insurance and related requirements
* Maintain and update compliance status for each subcontractor (compliant vs. non-compliant)
* Track and confirm required paperwork submissions filed with HPD
* Coordinate with minority contractors to ensure all required documentation is submitted on time
* Follow up with subcontractors regarding missed meetings, no-shows on-site, and delayed action items
* Track weekly meetings and ensure contractors are accountable for assigned tasks and deadlines
* Monitor short-term planning, including a weekly look-ahead of planned work
* Enter and maintain utility bills and operational data in AppFolio
* Perform general data entry and maintenance for property management records
* Support reporting and operational tracking using Excel spreadsheets
* Assist with basic QuickBooks-related tasks (training can be provided)
* Maintain clear internal tracking so management has ongoing visibility into owners, responsibilities, and next steps
Qualifications & SkillsHard Skills:
* Demonstrated experience in property management, specifically within the construction sector.
* Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and maintaining spreadsheets
* Strong data entry accuracy and document management capability
* Familiarity with QuickBooks at a basic level (training can be provided)
* AppFolio experience preferred (can be trained if needed)
Soft Skills:
* Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
* Proactive follow-up and accountability mindset, comfortable working with subcontractors
* Clear, professional communication across email and meetings
* Strong time management and ability to manage multiple moving items at once
* Reliable and consistent, able to maintain clean tracking so nothing slips through the cracks
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.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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.
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 593 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →