Remote Construction Project Manager

Stronger Project Controls for Commercial Construction Success

Successful construction projects depend on informed decisions, reliable schedules, and proactive oversight. The Remote Construction Project Manager - Project Controls & Operations strengthens these foundations by connecting field progress with project controls and operational accountability. Manage commercial projects remotely from Makati while developing a long-term global career with Emapta, where top 1% talent gains meaningful responsibility, international exposure, and opportunities for sustained professional career growth.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Onsite, Makati
• Shift: Night Shift, Consecutive Days Off
• Salary: PHP 100,000-PHP 155,000

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction project management experience, including direct involvement in commercial construction projects with accountability for project oversight and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage or oversee multiple active projects and competing priorities
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, sequencing, subcontractor coordination, procurement, inspections, and field operations
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, project schedules, scopes of work, and supporting documentation
• Proven success in analyzing field progress, identifying project risks, and following issues through resolution
• Background in coordinating with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Experience preparing client reports, leadership updates, meeting summaries, and action-item logs
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with sound judgment when working with incomplete information
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including specific follow-up questions and concise, actionable updates
• Effective organizational skills, attention to deadlines, and consistent follow-through
• Capacity to work independently with ownership, urgency, and accountability

Technology Experience

• Experience with Smartsheet, familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling software and familiarity with Slack
• Cloud storage experience, including Dropbox or comparable platforms
• Construction photo documentation experience, including SiteCam or comparable platforms
• Remote meeting platform experience, including Zoom or similar tools
• AI tool familiarity for analysis, documentation, reporting, automation, or workflow improvement
• Procore or comparable construction management platform experience is helpful but not required

Candidate Profile

• Proactive approach to anticipating upcoming work and recognizing patterns and dependencies across projects
• Commitment to verifying information and clarifying actual project status
• Confidence in holding team members accountable for commitments and deadlines
• Discernment in distinguishing routine issues from matters requiring leadership escalation
• Solutions-focused approach to addressing project challenges
• Understanding of the active engagement with field operations required for remote project management
• Responsible use of technology and AI to support professional judgment

What This Role Is Not

• An administrative assistant, data entry, or basic project coordination position
• A reporting-only role limited to recording updates, taking meeting