Project Engineer - Client: Construction & Real Estate Development
Department: Boutique Client
Employment Type: Freelance
Location: LatAm - Chile
Reporting To: Client via Magic
Compensation: $7.00 / hour
Description
About the Client
Our client is a nationwide real estate development and construction management firm with over 20 years of industry experience. They manage an impressive portfolio of both residential and commercial properties, totaling over 500 residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial space. As a full-service organization, they provide end-to-end solutions including design, build, engineering, and property management services.
Why this role exists
The Project Engineer position exists to ensure seamless documentation management and technical oversight across all construction projects. This role is crucial for maintaining standardized processes, managing project documentation through Procore, and delivering comprehensive closeout packages that demonstrate our client's superior organizational capabilities and technical expertise to stakeholders.
The Impact you'll make
Submittal Management
- Create and maintain detailed submittal logs
- Review/Markup submittal for clarity and consistency
- Process and standardize submittals for ownership review
- Track submittal status and update Project Managers
- Research engineering concerns within submittals
Drawing Control
- Maintain current project drawing sets
- Update drawings with RFI responses
- Manage version control and distribution
- Archive superseded drawings
Project Documentation
- Set up project structures in Procore
- Maintain organized filing systems
- Ensure documentation accessibility
- Standardize documentation across projects
Closeout Process
- Compile comprehensive closeout packages
- Organize warranties and maintenance instructions
- Create user-friendly operations manuals
- Present completed documentation to ownership
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required:
- 3-5 years of construction documentation experience
- Engineering or construction background
- Demonstrated experience with Procore or similar construction management software
- Experience with AutoCAD and PDF markup tools
- History of working on remote/international projects
- WFH Set-Up:
- Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
- Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
- Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
- Back-up computer and internet connection
- Quiet, dedicated workspace at home
Your Superpowers:
Technical Skills:
- Procore (or quick learner)
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- PDF markup tools
- Construction documentation
- Basic engineering principles
- Project Management
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Proactive communicator
- Quick learner
- Strong sense of ownership
- Accountability
- Patience
You should apply if…
- You thrive in a detail-oriented environment where accuracy is crucial
- You enjoy creating and maintaining organized systems
- You're passionate about construction documentation and process improvement
- You're comfortable working independently while supporting a larger team
- You take pride in delivering high-quality, professional documentation
- You're adaptable and quick to learn new software and systems
What to expect...
Work Setup:
- Remote position
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
- Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM EST (Pacific Standard Time)
- 40 hours per week
Compensation:
- $7 per hour
- No benefits package included
Benefits