AKF Construction Inc jobs

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>AKF Construction Inc.</b> is a licensed general contractor based in Orange County and Los Angeles, California, specializing in high-end custom homes, luxury remodels, ADUs, and commercial tenant improvements for restaurant, medical, and retail clients. Our projects range from $300K to $4M+. </p><p><br></p><p>We're hiring a full-time <b><i>Remote Office Engineer</i></b> based in <b><i>Jordan</i></b> to own project administration for our estimating and project management team. This role follows the Office Engineer model used by major US general contractors: you handle the technical office work so our project managers and field teams can focus on building. You will work directly with company leadership and our US-based project team every day — this is not a back-office data-entry role; it's a position with real ownership over how projects run. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Why this role is different: </b></p><p>This is a chance to work on high-end US construction projects from day one, build direct experience with American construction standards and software, and grow into a Project Engineer role as our company scales from a regional contractor toward $20M+ in annual revenue. You'll have direct access to company leadership, not layers of middle management. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Key responsibilities:</b> </p><ol><li>Create, track, and close out RFIs with clear, solutions-oriented questions </li><li>Manage the submittal and shop drawing process with subcontractors and suppliers </li><li>Administer contract changes: price, track, and log change orders </li><li>Manage subcontractor and supplier communication, bid solicitation, and bid leveling </li><li>Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural and structural drawings </li><li>Track job cost (budget vs. committed vs. actual) and report variances </li><li>Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules to support the project timeline </li><li>Update project schedules and report on progress and production trends </li><li>Maintain document control: drawing logs, specifications, permits, contracts, meeting minutes </li><li> Track permit and plan-check status with city building agencies </li><li> Assemble project closeout documents: warranties, O&amp;M manuals, as-builts </li></ol><p><br></p><p><b>Working hours:</b> Minimum 8 hours daily, overlapping 7:00 AM–3:00 PM US Pacific Time (approximately 5:00 PM–1:00 AM Jordan time; shifts to 6:00 PM–2:00 AM Jordan time from November to March). </p><p><br></p><p><b>Benefits:</b> Fully remote position, paid monthly in USD, long-term role with a defined growth path to Project Engineer, Project Manager, and direct exposure to high-end US construction projects from the start.</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Required:</b> </p><ol><li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.</li><li>4+ years of experience as an office engineer, technical office engineer, or project engineer with a contractor.</li><li>Strong written and spoken English — you will communicate daily with US clients, subcontractors, and company leadership.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills - Ability to read and take off quantities from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.</li><li>Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD. Revit is preferred, but not required.</li><li>Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, professional home workspace. We will provide equipment if necessary.</li><li>Availability to work a minimum of 8 hours daily overlapping US Pacific Time.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><b>Preferred:</b></p><ol><li>Experience with US or international construction projects, or familiarity with US building codes (IBC/CBC)</li><li>Experience with MS Project, Primavera, or construction management software such as Procore.</li><li>Experience with residential or commercial interior fit-out projects.</li></ol></div>