90% Fewer Billing Errors & 96% On-Time Documentation for Civil Engineering Consultancy

End-to-End Project & Vendor Management That Freed Engineers to Focus on Site Work

 

Client
Boutique civil & structural engineering firm (Australia-based).

 

Challenges
  • Needed support with vendor coordination, billing, and contractor follow-ups on multiple field projects
  • Delayed documentation and technical report submissions affected client trust
  • No system in place for tracking time, project milestones, or team billing
  • Poor file format management led to issues in collaboration with external consultants

 

Solution Provided

  • Took over project tracking and time logging, using tools like ClickUp and Toggl
  • Managed vendor and contractor communications, created standard billing templates, and followed up on due invoices
  • Consolidated all project documentation and drawings, converting and formatting for compatibility (DWG to PDF, etc.)
  • Drafted, proofread, and submitted technical reports on behalf of project managers
  • Updated their website and social media with completed project case studies and team achievements

 

Results
  • Billing errors reduced by 90%, and payments collected faster
  • On-time project documentation increased from 58% to 96%
  • Vendor response time improved, avoiding 2 major project delays
  • Generated 3 new client leads from improved online presence
  • Allowed engineers to focus on site work while VA team handled backend coordination

 

With the backend now running smoothly, the firm experienced better client relationships, fewer disruptions, and a stronger online reputation—freeing their technical team to do what they do best: build and deliver.

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