Design & Pre-Construction Project Coordinator - Freelance, Remote

Department: Specialized Roles
Location: Philippines
Compensation: $7.00 / hour
Description
About the Client
Our client is a US-based architecture and engineering program management firm made up of niche industry experts. They specialize in structural engineering, turnkey design and management of pre-engineered, prefab and modular building projects, and community housing solutions. They work closely with owners, architects, engineers, contractors and trade specialists to deliver projects quickly and creatively, from design through pre-construction.
Why does this role exist?
Our client is growing its design and pre-construction work and needs a dedicated coordinator to keep projects moving between owners, architects, engineers and design teams. You will be the main communication link between clients and design disciplines, making sure meetings run well, drawings and deliverables are reviewed, and timelines stay on track. Your work frees the team to focus on design and delivery while you keep everyone aligned.
The Impact you’ll make
Meeting Leadership & Coordination
Lead regularly scheduled Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings with clients
Coordinate alignment meetings across architects, structural engineers and trade specialists
Prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, and track action items through to completion
Technical Drawing & Deliverable Review
Review architectural, structural and trade drawings and design deliverables
Review and mark up drawings using Bluebeam
Flag conflicts, gaps and missing information, and track revisions across disciplines
Schedule & Deliverable Management
Manage project timelines, schedules and deliverables independently
Monitor milestones and follow up with design teams to keep submissions on schedule
Raise risks and delays early with proposed solutions
Client & Consultant Communication
Serve as the primary communication link between clients and design teams
Handle daily communication with clients and consultants independently
Relay decisions, questions and feedback clearly so nothing gets lost between parties
Project Documentation & Tracking
Maintain project trackers, logs and records in the team’s project management tools
Keep drawing sets, deliverables and correspondence organized and up to date
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required
1+ year of experience in construction project engineering, assistant project management, design coordination, or a similar role
Experience coordinating architects, engineers and contractors
Experience managing project schedules and deliverables
Hands-on experience reviewing and marking up technical drawings using Bluebeam
Proven ability to handle client and consultant communications independently
Your superpowers are...
Technical
Strong Bluebeam skills for drawing review and markup
Ability to read and review architectural, structural and trade drawings
Experience in design management or pre-construction
Experience supporting US-based construction projects
Familiarity with construction project management tools (such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Smartsheet)
Knowledge of project schedules, RFIs, submittals and deliverable tracking
Soft skills
Confident, professional written and verbal English, including leading live meetings with US clients
Strong organization and follow-through
Ability to work independently and manage your own timelines
Comfort coordinating multiple design disciplines at once
Clear, calm communication, even when deadlines are tight
WFH Set-Up:
Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
Back-up computer and internet connection
Quiet, dedicated workspace at home
You should apply if...
You like being the person who keeps everyone aligned and projects on track
You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do next
You’re confident speaking up in meetings with clients, architects and engineers
You pay attention to detail and catch issues in drawings before they become problems
You’re proactive about communication and follow up without being asked
You’re curious about design and pre-construction, and you want to grow in a specialized role
You’re comfortable working a US Pacific Time schedule
What to expect...
Work Setup:
Remote position
Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system
Working Hours:
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Compensation:
$7 per hour
No benefits package included
Benefits

Work arrangement
Yes