Remote Office Engineer – US Construction Company

Company Description
AKF Construction Inc. is a licensed California construction company (CSLB #1086127) based in Irvine, serving clients across Orange County and Los Angeles. We deliver custom homes, luxury remodels, additions, ADUs, and commercial tenant improvements for restaurant, medical, and retail clients, with projects ranging from $300K to $3M+.
Role Description
This is a fully remote, full-time position based in Jordan. The Remote Office Engineer will support our estimating and project management team directly, working daily with company leadership and our US-based project managers. This role follows the Office Engineer model used by major US construction companies: you own project administration so our project managers and field teams can focus on building.
Responsibilities
Create, track, and close out RFIs with clear, solutions-oriented questions
Manage the submittal and shop drawing process with subcontractors and suppliers
Administer contract changes: price, track, and log change orders
Manage subcontractor and supplier communication, bid solicitation, and bid leveling
Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural and structural drawings
Track job cost (budget vs. committed vs. actual) and report variances
Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules to support the project timeline
Update project schedules and report on progress and production trends
Maintain document control: drawing logs, specifications, permits, contracts, meeting minutes
Track permit and plan-check status with city building agencies
Assemble project closeout documents: warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
3+ years of experience as an office engineer, technical office engineer, or project engineer with a contractor
Strong written and spoken English: daily communication with US clients, subcontractors, and leadership
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to read and take off quantities from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD (reading level minimum)
Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace
Availability to work a minimum of 8 hours daily overlapping 7:00 AM–3:00 PM US Pacific Time (approximately 5:00 PM–1:00 AM Jordan time)
Preferred
Experience with US or international construction projects, or familiarity with US building codes (IBC/CBC)
Experience with MS Project, Primavera, or Procore
Experience with residential or commercial interior fit-out projects
What We Offer
Fully remote position, paid monthly in USD
Long-term role with a defined path to Project Engineer as the company grows
Direct exposure to high-end US construction projects from day one

Work arrangement
Yes