Remote Office Engineer

Job Description

Job Overview

AKF Construction Inc. is seeking a full-time Remote Office Engineer based in Jordan to manage project administration for its estimating and project management team. In this role, you will follow the standard US general contractor Office Engineer model, handling technical and administrative office workflows so that project managers and field teams can focus on on-site construction. Working directly with company leadership and the US-based team every day, this position offers significant operational ownership over high-end US construction projects.

About the Company

AKF Construction Inc. is a licensed general contractor based in Orange County and Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in high-end custom homes, luxury remodels, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and commercial tenant improvements for restaurant, medical, and retail clients, with project values ranging from $300,000 to over $4,000,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, track, and close out Requests for Information (RFIs) with clear, solutions-oriented questions.
• Manage the submittal and shop drawing review workflow with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer contract changes by pricing, tracking, and logging change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier communications, bid solicitation, and bid leveling.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates derived from architectural and structural drawings.
• Track job costs (budget vs. committed vs. actual) and report financial variances.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery timelines to ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Update master project schedules and report on job progress and production trends.
• Maintain document control systems, including drawing logs, specifications, permits, contracts, and meeting minutes.
• Monitor permit and plan-check progress with municipal building authorities.
• Compile comprehensive project closeout documentation, including warranties, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and as-built drawings.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be based in Jordan and available to work remotely.
• Mid-career professional background in construction office engineering, project administration, or quantity estimation.
• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours daily overlapping with US Pacific Time (7:00 AM–3:00 PM PT / approximately 5:00 PM–1:00 AM Jordan time, shifting to 6:00 PM–2:00 AM Jordan time from November to March).
• Strong technical capability in reading architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal professional communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Monthly compensation paid in US Dollars (USD).
• Long-term career opportunity with an established progression path toward Project Engineer and Project Manager roles.
• Direct exposure to high-end American construction standards, software, and projects.

Job Details

• Company: AKF Construction Inc
• Location: Amman, Jordan
• Work Mode: Remote
• Employment Type: Full time
• Career Level: Mid career
• Date Posted: December 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: Application closes in 32 days
• Industry: Architecture and Construction