Project Manager – PMP Certified (Remote)

Compensation: $15/HR

Power Plant | EPC | Construction Project Experience Preferred

Smartland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the development of multiple behind-the-meter (BTM) distributed power generation projects.

This is
not a general Virtual Assistant position.
We are looking for someone with real experience coordinating engineering or construction projects who can independently organize project documentation, manage schedules, track change orders, and maintain project controls while working remotely.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting
power plants, EPC contractors, industrial construction, or large infrastructure projects.

Important: We appreciate interest from applicants worldwide.
However, at this time, we are only accepting applications from candidates currently based in the Philippines.
Applications from outside the Philippines will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project document control systems
• Manage drawing registers, RFIs, transmittals, and document revisions
• Track change orders from request through approval
• Maintain project schedules and monitor milestones
• Prepare weekly project status reports for senior leadership
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Track project risks, action items, and follow-ups
• Support procurement and contractor coordination
• Maintain organized lender-ready project files
• Assist with reporting across multiple active power generation projects

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

Minimum 3+ years of project management or project coordination experience

Experience supporting

construction, EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or power generation projects

Strong understanding of

Document Control

Change Orders

RFIs

Submittals

Schedule Tracking

Project Reporting

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required Certifications

Applicants must have
at least 2 of the following 5 certifications or recognized formal training credentials
:

PMP – Project Management Professional

Primavera P6 – Project Scheduling/Planning Certification or Training

Procore Certification

Aconex Certification or Training

CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management

A minimum of 2 certifications is required to apply.
Candidates with 3 or more relevant certifications will be strongly preferred.

Certifications must be relevant to the candidate's actual experience in
project management, construction, EPC, engineering, or project controls
. Certifications do
not
replace the requirement for
3+ years of hands-on project management or project coordination experience
in construction, EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or power generation projects.

Applicants may be asked to provide proof of certification or training during the hiring process.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

Power Plant Projects

RICE Plants

EPC Contractors

Energy Infrastructure

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Aconex

Bluebeam

Additional certifications such as PRINCE2 or CAPM are a plus. Relevant hands-on project experience remains highly important.

English Communication Requirement

• Strong English communication skills are required for this position.
• Applicants must have a minimum English proficiency level of B2 , with C1 strongly preferred .

An English proficiency test result
may not be required at the initial application stage
. However, Smartland may request an
IELTS or other English proficiency test result later in the hiring process, including after the interview
, if needed to verify your English proficiency.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate strong written and spoken English throughout the application and interview process.

This Role Is NOT Suitable For

Applicants whose project management experience is limited to:

Marketing projects

CRM implementation

Business operations

Administrative support only

Event management

Sales operations

Applicants without the required certifications and relevant engineering, construction, EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or power generation project experience should not apply.

Compensation

$15/hour

Weekly or bi-weekly pay

Full-time remote position

Long-term opportunity

Opportunity to grow into broader project oversight responsibilities

Loc: International