Construction Operations Assistant (Freelance, Remote)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Construction Operations Assistant to support our boutique residential construction and property development business. Working remotely on a freelance basis, you will help streamline vendor coordination, tenant communication, and day‑to‑day operational tasks across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors (painters, concrete, etc.) to request, compare and follow up on bids.
• Support scheduling and on‑site construction activities, ensuring timely execution.
• Communicate with property‑management teams and residents to minimise disruption during work.
• Track, monitor and follow up on maintenance and operational tasks, scheduling repairs and ensuring completion.
• Liaise with project managers, accounting and offshore support teams to align financial and project updates.
• Manage email inboxes and communications across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp and SMS, prioritising operational requests.

Required profile

• Proven experience in residential construction or homebuilding.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing vendor bids.
• Background in property management or rental operations is highly preferred.
• Comfortable using multiple communication channels (email, SMS, WhatsApp, CRM tools).
• Strong written and verbal English with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Gmail
• Outlook
• WhatsApp
• SMS
• CRM tools