Remote Office Engineer

AKF Construction Inc seeks a Jordan-based Remote Office Engineer to manage technical project administration, estimating support, costs and documentation for US construction projects.

Role and project environment

• This full-time position supports a general contractor operating in Orange County and Los Angeles, California. Its portfolio covers custom homes, luxury renovations, accessory dwelling units and commercial improvements for restaurants, healthcare and retail.
• Advertised project values range from USD 300,000 to more than USD 4 million. The engineer works directly with company leadership and US project teams, taking ownership of technical administration.

Technical office responsibilities

• Draft, monitor and close requests for information with clear questions that help resolve project issues.
• Coordinate submittals and shop drawings with subcontractors and suppliers, and price, record and track change orders.
• Handle subcontractor and supplier communication, solicit bids and compare quotations.
• Produce quantity takeoffs and estimates from architectural and structural drawings. Track budgets, committed costs and actual spending, and explain variances.
• Coordinate procurement and deliveries, update project schedules and report progress and production trends.
• Maintain drawing registers, specifications, permits, contracts and meeting minutes, and follow permit and plan-check progress with city agencies.
• Compile handover documents, including warranties, operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings.

Required and preferred qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management and at least four years with a contractor as an office, technical office or project engineer. The preferred experience range is four to ten years.
• Strong spoken and written English for daily contact with US clients, subcontractors and leadership.
• Advanced Excel and the ability to read and measure architectural, structural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD; Revit is preferred.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated professional home workspace. Equipment may be provided when needed.
• US or international project experience, or familiarity with IBC/CBC building codes, is advantageous.
• MS Project, Primavera or construction-management tools such as Procore, together with residential or commercial fit-out experience, are preferred.

Hours and benefits

• At least eight hours daily, overlapping 7 a.m.–3 p.m. US Pacific Time. The advert gives approximately 5 p.m.–1 a.m. in Jordan, changing to 6 p.m.–2 a.m. from November to March; confirm the final schedule with the employer.
• The role is fully remote and paid monthly in USD. No salary amount is stated. The employer describes long-term work and development toward Project Engineer and Project Manager roles.

How to apply

• Use the application button to open the vacancy and complete the employer’s application through Bayt.