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Remote Construction Project Manager

Moonlight Staffing LLC

Fully Remote
South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Moonlight Staffing LLC explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R37,000 ZAR. 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

Parity Homes is hiring a Virtual Project Manager (Construction) to support active development projects remotely. You'll work directly with the Director of Construction to drive documentation, scheduling, vendor coordination, and financial tracking across 30+ rowhome rehabilitation projects in West Baltimore.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who runs tight operations, moves fast, and brings real construction project management experience. BuilderTrend proficiency is a strong advantage — if you know it, you'll hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

Project Documentation & Scheduling
* Maintain and update construction schedules, Gantt charts, and project records
* Track daily stand-up notes and weekly production meeting outcomes
* Manage punch lists, work orders, closeout documentation, and lien release waivers
* Support permit and entitlement processes

Vendor & Trade Partner Coordination
* Coordinate scopes of work and contract execution with trade partners
* Collect W-9s and Certificates of Insurance; manage contractor agreements
* Communicate directly with trade partners to ensure task completion and schedule alignment

Financial & Procurement Support
* Assist with material procurement, purchase orders, and vendor sourcing
* Process trade partner invoices and reconcile financial records
* Generate project estimates, budgets, take-offs, and bid comparisons
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and flag recurring operational issues

Design & Process Coordination
* Coordinate with architects and designers to maintain updated specification sheets
* Support process improvement initiatives and maintain operational metrics
* Provide direct project support to the Director of Construction across all active projects

Requirements

Must-Have
* 4–7 years of experience in construction project management or a closely related field
* Strong command of scheduling tools — Gantt charts, critical path method
* Excellent written communication and attention to detail
* Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and hold teams accountable
* Reliable internet connection and ability to work EST hours full-time

Strongly Preferred
* ★ BuilderTrend experience
* Familiarity with US-based construction documentation standards (W-9s, COIs, lien waivers)
* Prior experience supporting remote construction or development teams

Who You Are
* Proactive — you flag issues before they become problems
* Systems-minded — you build order out of complexity
* Collaborative — you work well across time zones and with field-based teams
* Detail-obsessed — nothing slips through on your watch

Benefits
* Salary Range ($1800 - $2000 / monthly)
* Private Health Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Work From Home
* Performance Bonus
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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 R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/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 Moonlight Staffing LLC

Moonlight Staffing LLC is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.