Virtual Assistant for Outdoor Living

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for a Virtual Assistant to support our Outdoor Living (patios, decks, screened porches, pergolas, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, landscaping, and roofing). The ideal candidate should be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating multiple residential construction projects. Preferred Qualifications & Skills - 2+ years of experience in residential construction coordination, assistant project management, or a similar role - Excellent organizational and multitasking skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proactive with excellent follow-up skills - Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks - Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries - Ability to manage schedules, inspections, permits, and project documentation - Comfortable communicating with homeowners and providing project updates - Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat - Experience with construction management software (JobTread, Buildertrend, Procore, or similar) is a plus - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Key Responsibilities - Coordinate schedules for crews, subcontractors, inspections, and material deliveries - Track permits, change orders, and project documentation - Request and monitor Certificates of Insurance (COIs) - Order materials and communicate with vendors - Provide homeowners with scheduling updates and respond to routine inquiries - Maintain organized project files and keep project managers informed of project status

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Microsoft Word
Administrative Support
Nice-to-have skills
Email Communication
Data Entry
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
    12
  • Invites sent:
    11
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Aug 9, 2011
  • United States
    Wyncote4:09 PM
  • $49K total spent
    134 hires, 35 active
  • 6,204 hours

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