Remote Construction Project Engineer - Los Angeles Multifamily Developer (Long-Term)

Project Type: Ongoing, 30–40 hours/week, long-term relationship preferred Hourly Rate: $8–20/hr USD depending on experience Description We're a Los Angeles-based real estate development firm with 5 active multifamily renovation and ADU projects. We're looking for a remote Project Engineer to support our Construction Manager with the back-office and coordination work that keeps these projects on track. This is an ongoing role, not a one-off project. We want to build a long-term relationship with someone who becomes a core part of our team. What You'll Do Maintain weekly budget snapshots for each active project (budget vs. actual vs. committed, variance tracking) Log and track change orders, RFIs, and submittals Build and update project schedules in Gantt format Transcribe voice memos from our Construction Manager into structured site notes using a standard template Track permit status and follow up with city agencies, consultants, and contractors by phone and email on behalf of our team Maintain document organization in Google Drive Produce a weekly summary report across all 5 projects highlighting top issues and decisions needed Required 2+ years experience in construction project engineering, estimating, or project coordination Professional fluency in written and spoken English — you will represent our company on calls with city agencies and contractors Confident communicator by phone — this is not an email-only role Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills — pivot tables, formulas, budget tracking Available for at least 4 hours of overlap with Pacific Time (PST/PDT) business hours Reliable internet and a quiet work environment for video calls Experience with construction management software (Procore, Buildertrend, or similar) a plus Strongly Preferred US multifamily or residential renovation experience Familiarity with LA construction (permitting, ADUs, TIC structures) — we'll train, but exposure helps Architecture or civil engineering background To Apply Skip generic cover letters — we'll filter those out immediately. Submit a proposal with: A short paragraph on your relevant construction experience Describe a project where you tracked budgets or schedules — what specifically did you do and what was the outcome? Your typical work hours in PST Your hourly rate Send your resume and a one-minute intro video. We're looking for someone sharp, organized, and in this for the long haul.