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Executive Assistant (Construction & Property Development) - 191

D2B Metro Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines


No Relocation

Posted: April 22, 2026

Job Description

Position: Executive Assistant (Construction & Property Development)

Salary: PHP 75,000 - 85,000

Working Hours & Conditions: Aligned with Australian hours; full-time (remote)

Holidays : AU Holidays

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

The client is a property development business based in Newcastle, Australia, run by a solo developer using a network of external consultants. The company focuses on:

  • Commercial and industrial developments
  • Residential land subdivisions (not residential building)
  • ~8 active projects at varying stages of completion

The business operates deliberately “under the radar” with no in-house staff, relying on strong

systems and external partners.

OVERVIEW:

Provide end-to-end executive and project administration support to the Director, with a heavy focus on:

  • Managing and triaging a high-volume inbox
  • Owning document management and filing into SharePoint
  • Communicating confidently with builders, consultants, and other stakeholders in the

property development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone with construction/property exposure who enjoys being the right hand to a busy founder.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Email & Calendar Management
    • Own the Director’s inbox:
      • Triage, prioritise, and respond to emails where appropriate
      • Draft replies for the Director’s review where needed
      • Flag and escalate time‑sensitive items
    • Maintain simple calendar structure:
      • Block time for “needs review” and “cannot answer” items
      • Schedule and confirm meetings with stakeholders
  • Document & SharePoint Management
    • File all incoming documents into the correct SharePoint project folders 
    • Maintain consistent naming conventions and version control (e.g. latest plans on top) 
    • Ensure:
      • Plans, approvals, contracts, finance documents, construction documents, etc.
      • Are saved in the correct subfolders (feasibility, finance, accounts, construction, approvals, etc.)
    • Retrieve documents quickly on request (e.g. latest site layout, building contract, survey, town planning report).
  • Stakeholder Communication Support
    • Draft and send clear, professional emails to:
      • Builders and head contractors
      • Surveyors
      • Town planners
      • Architects/drafters
      • Engineers
      • Solicitors (re: sale contracts and related docs)
    • Follow up on outstanding items (plans, approvals, contracts, signatures, variations, etc.).
    • Summarise key email threads and decisions for the Director.
  • Project & Admin Support
    • Maintain simple trackers or logs for each project (key dates, approvals, milestones, key contacts).
    • Assist with preparation and organisation of documents for:
      • Development approvals
      • Building contracts and progress claim support docs
      • Sales contracts and related correspondence
    • General admin tasks as required to free up the Director’s time.
  • Growth Mindset & Future Support
    • A growth mindset is imperative as there will be basic support for future initiatives such as:
      • Development management services for other developers
      • Assisting with website content updates and basic social media coordination (if/when launched) 
      • Coordinating with external providers for website and marketing tasks
Position: Executive Assistant (Construction & Property Development)Salary: PHP 75,000 - 85,000Working Hours & Conditions: Aligned with Australian hours; full-time (remote)Holidays : AU HolidaysABOUT THE COMPANY: The...

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Construction / Property Knowledge
    • Experience in, or strong exposure to, property development or construction (preferred).
    • Familiarity with the typical sequence of a project:
      • Approvals → building contract → construction → sales/leases
    • Ability to understand and work with documents such as:
      • Plans, surveys, engineering reports, town planning docs, contracts.
  • Administrative & Technical Skills
    • 3+ years in an EA, project admin, or similar role (ideally in construction/property or related fields).
    • Strong email and calendar management skills.
    • Confident managing cloud file systems (SharePoint/OneDrive or similar).
    • Proficient in:
      • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
      • Basic online tools (Teams/Zoom, PDF tools, etc.).
  • Communication
    • Excellent written and spoken English.
    • Able to adopt a clear, direct, professional tone with Australian stakeholders.
    • Comfortable communicating with senior professionals (builders, solicitors, consultants).
  • Work Style
    • Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and reliable.
    • Proactive and able to “learn the way the Director works” and anticipate needs.
    • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
    • Willing to learn industry specifics and continuously improve.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:

  • Freeing the Director from email and admin will:
    • Increase speed and quality of responses to builders and consultants
    • Improve project organisation and document control
    • Create capacity for more projects and new ventures (e.g. development management services, future supplement business)

Additional Content

Position: Executive Assistant (Construction & Property Development)

Salary: PHP 75,000 - 85,000

Working Hours & Conditions: Aligned with Australian hours; full-time (remote)

Holidays : AU Holidays

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

The client is a property development business based in Newcastle, Australia, run by a solo developer using a network of external consultants. The company focuses on:

  • Commercial and industrial developments
  • Residential land subdivisions (not residential building)
  • ~8 active projects at varying stages of completion

The business operates deliberately “under the radar” with no in-house staff, relying on strong

systems and external partners.

OVERVIEW:

Provide end-to-end executive and project administration support to the Director, with a heavy focus on:

  • Managing and triaging a high-volume inbox
  • Owning document management and filing into SharePoint
  • Communicating confidently with builders, consultants, and other stakeholders in the

property development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone with construction/property exposure who enjoys being the right hand to a busy founder.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Email & Calendar Management
    • Own the Director’s inbox:
      • Triage, prioritise, and respond to emails where appropriate
      • Draft replies for the Director’s review where needed
      • Flag and escalate time‑sensitive items
    • Maintain simple calendar structure:
      • Block time for “needs review” and “cannot answer” items
      • Schedule and confirm meetings with stakeholders
  • Document & SharePoint Management
    • File all incoming documents into the correct SharePoint project folders 
    • Maintain consistent naming conventions and version control (e.g. latest plans on top) 
    • Ensure:
      • Plans, approvals, contracts, finance documents, construction documents, etc.
      • Are saved in the correct subfolders (feasibility, finance, accounts, construction, approvals, etc.)
    • Retrieve documents quickly on request (e.g. latest site layout, building contract, survey, town planning report).
  • Stakeholder Communication Support
    • Draft and send clear, professional emails to:
      • Builders and head contractors
      • Surveyors
      • Town planners
      • Architects/drafters
      • Engineers
      • Solicitors (re: sale contracts and related docs)
    • Follow up on outstanding items (plans, approvals, contracts, signatures, variations, etc.).
    • Summarise key email threads and decisions for the Director.
  • Project & Admin Support
    • Maintain simple trackers or logs for each project (key dates, approvals, milestones, key contacts).
    • Assist with preparation and organisation of documents for:
      • Development approvals
      • Building contracts and progress claim support docs
      • Sales contracts and related correspondence
    • General admin tasks as required to free up the Director’s time.
  • Growth Mindset & Future Support
    • A growth mindset is imperative as there will be basic support for future initiatives such as:
      • Development management services for other developers
      • Assisting with website content updates and basic social media coordination (if/when launched) 
      • Coordinating with external providers for website and marketing tasks
Position: Executive Assistant (Construction & Property Development)Salary: PHP 75,000 - 85,000Working Hours & Conditions: Aligned with Australian hours; full-time (remote)Holidays : AU HolidaysABOUT THE COMPANY: The...

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Construction / Property Knowledge
    • Experience in, or strong exposure to, property development or construction (preferred).
    • Familiarity with the typical sequence of a project:
      • Approvals → building contract → construction → sales/leases
    • Ability to understand and work with documents such as:
      • Plans, surveys, engineering reports, town planning docs, contracts.
  • Administrative & Technical Skills
    • 3+ years in an EA, project admin, or similar role (ideally in construction/property or related fields).
    • Strong email and calendar management skills.
    • Confident managing cloud file systems (SharePoint/OneDrive or similar).
    • Proficient in:
      • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
      • Basic online tools (Teams/Zoom, PDF tools, etc.).
  • Communication
    • Excellent written and spoken English.
    • Able to adopt a clear, direct, professional tone with Australian stakeholders.
    • Comfortable communicating with senior professionals (builders, solicitors, consultants).
  • Work Style
    • Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and reliable.
    • Proactive and able to “learn the way the Director works” and anticipate needs.
    • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
    • Willing to learn industry specifics and continuously improve.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:

  • Freeing the Director from email and admin will:
    • Increase speed and quality of responses to builders and consultants
    • Improve project organisation and document control
    • Create capacity for more projects and new ventures (e.g. development management services, future supplement business)