Work from home project managers oversee the details and staff of a project to ensure the plan stays on time and within budget. While work from home project managers may need to visit the project sites to check on the status of different phases, the majority of their administrative work is done remotely, either from home or another location outside of the office. Specific job duties vary, depending on the industry and company. General responsibilities include discussing the goals of the project with the client, preparing a schedule and budget, finding and contracting with vendors, reviewing the progress of staff to ensure they stay on track. When there are delays, you contact and coordinate with management and your team to address issues and develop a revised timeline. Work from home project managers work in many fields, including engineering, construction, software development, and web design.