Virtual Assistant – Project Manager / Estimator (Construction)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

900/month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Feb 11, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

We’re a growing Australian residential building company specialising in complex renovations and custom builds. We’re looking for a reliable, detail-driven Virtual Assistant to support our team as a Project Manager / Estimator.
This role is ideal for someone with construction admin experience who enjoys keeping projects organised, schedules on track, and numbers accurate.
You’ll work closely with the Director to support live projects and assist with estimating and quote preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support:
Daily use of Buildertrend for:
- Project scheduling
- Creating and managing purchase orders
- Tracking tasks, timelines, and approvals
- Assisting with coordination between suppliers, subcontractors, and internal staff
- Keeping project information accurate, current, and well organised
- Identifying scheduling gaps, missing information, or potential issues early

Estimating & Quoting Support:
- Assisting with estimating for residential building projects
- Reviewing plans and double-checking quantities
Contacting subcontractors and suppliers to:
- Request quotes
- Follow up pricing and scope details
- Comparing subcontractor pricing and scopes
- Assisting in compiling estimates into clear, professional quote presentations
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness before quotes are issued

Additional Responsibilities:
(Training can be provided where needed)
- Organising project documentation and plans
- Preparing variation summaries
- Basic cost tracking and budget comparisons
- Updating internal checklists and systems
- General construction administration support as required

About You:

- Experience in construction, estimating, or project coordination (essential)
- Comfortable reading plans, working with quantities, and trade pricing
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear written and spoken English
- Highly organised and proactive
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience with Buildertrend or similar project management software ideal

Working Hours:
- Part-time or full-time opportunity available.
- Australian business hours preferred, or at least partial overlap

Why Work With Us:
- Long-term role with a stable, growing company
- Clear systems, expectations, and support
- Direct communication with decision-makers
- Opportunity to grow into a senior support role over time

To Apply:
Please include all of the following in your application to the email address: ----------
- Your subject heading must be “Buildertrend Ready”
- A brief summary of your experience in construction, estimating, or project coordination
- A list of any relevant software you’ve used (e.g. Buildertrend, Procore, Excel, PlanSwift, etc.)
- An example of a similar role you’ve held

Submit a short video (1–3 minutes) explaining:
- Why you are well suited to this role
- Your experience with construction projects and/or estimating
- Why you would like to work with A-Team Builders
- Are you looking for part-time or full-time

Applications that do not include the requested video or do not follow the application instructions will not be considered.

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