Mechanical Insulation Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
U.S. Commercial Construction | Remote from Bogotá, Colombia
Goel Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mechanical Insulation Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager located in Bogotá, Colombia to work directly with our U.S.-based Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents and field operations team.
This is not a general administrative or virtual assistant position.
We are looking for candidates with presente mechanical construction knowledge who can read mechanical plans and specifications, understand piping and HVAC systems, perform quantity takeoffs, track project costs and labor, identify changes in scope, prepare project documentation, and communicate effectively with U.S.-based project managers and field supervisors.
Goel Services is a commercial mechanical insulation contractor performing work on large commercial, institutional, government, healthcare and other complex construction projects throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan region.
Candidate Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated primarily on:
1. Mechanical Construction Knowledge
Candidates should have knowledge or experience with:
Commercial HVAC systems
Mechanical piping systems
Plumbing systems
Mechanical equipment
Chilled-water piping
Heating hot-water piping
Steam and condensate piping
Domestic water systems
Mechanical insulation
Construction drawings and specifications
Mechanical schedules, details and riser diagrams
Mechanical Insulation Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
U.S. Commercial Construction | Remote from Bogotá, Colombia
Goel Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mechanical Insulation Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager located in Bogotá, Colombia to work directly with our U.S.-based Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents and field operations team.
This is not a general administrative or virtual assistant position.
We are looking for candidates with actual mechanical construction knowledge who can read mechanical plans and specifications, understand piping and HVAC systems, perform quantity takeoffs, track project costs and labor, identify changes in scope, prepare project documentation, and communicate effectively with U.S.-based project managers and field supervisors.
Goel Services is a commercial mechanical insulation contractor performing work on large commercial, institutional, government, healthcare and other complex construction projects throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan region.
Candidate Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated primarily on:
1. Mechanical Construction Knowledge
Candidates should have knowledge or experience with:
Commercial HVAC systems
Mechanical piping systems
Plumbing systems
HVAC ductwork
Mechanical equipment
Chilled-water piping
Heating hot-water piping
Steam and condensate piping
Domestic water systems
Refrigerant piping
Mechanical insulation
Construction drawings and specifications
Mechanical schedules, details and riser diagrams
Prior mechanical insulation experience is preferred but is not required if the candidate has strong commercial mechanical construction experience and the ability to learn the insulation trade.
2. Project Management Experience
Prior experience managing or assisting with active commercial construction projects is strongly preferred, including:
Cost tracking and budgeting
Labor tracking
Material tracking
Change-order management
RFIs
ASIs
PCOs
Submittals
Progress tracking
Monthly billing
Job-cost review
Construction schedules
Drawing and specification review
3. Quantity Takeoff
The candidate must be capable of learning or performing detailed quantity takeoffs from commercial mechanical construction drawings.
Takeoffs may include:
Pipe by system, size and insulation thickness
Pipe fittings
Valves
Flanges
Mechanical equipment
HVAC ductwork
Duct fittings
Duct insulation
Equipment insulation
Mechanical insulation accessories
You must be comfortable working with large commercial drawing sets and comparing mechanical drawings, architectural drawings, specifications, schedules and details.
4. Remote Work Capability
Candidates must have:
Ability to consistently work the required U.S.-aligned schedule
Professional home-office setup
Reliable high-speed internet
Multiple computer monitors
Ability to communicate with U.S. field personnel throughout the workday
Previous experience working remotely for a U.S. company or supporting construction operations in another country is strongly preferred.
5. Communication
Strong written and spoken English is required.
You must be able to communicate directly with:
U.S.-based Project Executives
Project Managers
Superintendents
Foremen
General contractors
Mechanical contractors
Vendors
Other members of the project team
The candidate must be able to clearly identify and document a problem, research the supporting information, and communicate a proposed solution.
6. Microsoft Excel
Applicants must be comfortable working extensively in Microsoft Excel.
Excel will be used for:
Labor budgets
Material budgets
Quantity tracking
Cost tracking
Change-order calculations
Production analysis
Job-cost reporting
Budget-versus-actual comparisons
Monthly project reporting
Superintendent performance and bonus tracking
Strong Excel skills are highly valued.
7. General Computer Skills
Candidates must be comfortable using:
Microsoft Office
Excel
Outlook
Teams
SharePoint




PDF review and markup software
Construction management software
Cloud-based applications
The ability to learn new software quickly is required.
8. Education
Preference will be given to candidates with education or professional experience in:
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Project Management / PMO
Building Systems
HVAC
Related construction or engineering disciplines
Compensation
Starting compensation is $1,000 USD per month.
Payment is made through PayPal or direct deposit.
This is a full-time position.
Required Work Schedule
You will work closely with a U.S.-based Project Executive five days per week.
The position is designed to overlap directly with our Washington, DC / Baltimore field operations.
Because Bogotá remains on UTC-5 throughout the year while the U.S. Eastern Time Zone changes for daylight saving time, your Colombian working hours will change by approximately one hour during the year.
The anticipated schedule is approximately:
Monday through Friday
Approximately 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM Bogotá time while the U.S. is observing Eastern Daylight Time
Approximately 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Bogotá time while the U.S. is observing Eastern Standard Time
The workday spans approximately 10 hours, including a one-hour meal/break period, for approximately 9 working hours per day.
Our U.S. field crews typically begin work between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM Eastern Time and finish between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Your schedule is specifically designed so you can communicate with our Superintendents and field personnel while construction is actively taking place.
Candidates who cannot consistently work this schedule should not apply.
Daily Responsibilities
You will initially assist with approximately eight active commercial mechanical insulation projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Daily Field Reports
Review daily field reports from the previous day.
Review reports for accuracy and completeness
Correct administrative errors
Follow up with supervisors regarding missing or incomplete information
Verify manpower
Verify work areas
Review installed quantities
Review photographs
Verify reported progress
Compare actual labor usage against budgeted labor
2. Track Daily Construction Progress
Communicate directly with field personnel and track the progress of work.
This may include:
Microsoft Teams video calls with the field
Field photographs
Marked-up drawings
Daily reports
Installed quantities
Labor reports
Schedule information
Compare actual field progress against the estimate, labor budget and project schedule.
3. Identify Changes in Scope
Review project correspondence and documents for potential changes, including:
ASIs
RFIs
PCOs
Architect directives
Engineer directives
Field directives
Revised drawings
Bulletins
Specifications
Emails
Meeting minutes
Mechanical coordination changes
Field conditions
The candidate must learn to recognize when the work being requested differs from Goel Services' contracted scope.
4. Change Orders
Identify potential change-order work and prepare draft change orders for review by the Project Executive.
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop supporting documentation for change orders.
Track all outstanding change orders and follow up regarding their status.
5. Quantity Takeoffs
Perform mechanical piping and ductwork quantity takeoffs for:
Original estimates
Change orders
Revised drawings
RFIs
ASIs
Coordination changes
Added work
Deleted work
Field modifications
6. Monthly Billing
Assist with:
Monthly invoice preparation
Schedule-of-values review
Percent-complete calculations
Billing backup
Submission
Follow-up with clients
7. Material Tracking
Track materials by:
Project
Floor
Area
System
Material type
Compare purchased and installed materials against the project budget.
8. Project Executive Support
Assist the U.S.-based Project Executive with day-to-day management of active projects.
9. Project Meetings
Attend online project, coordination and progress meetings when required.
Prepare notes and identify action items affecting Goel Services.
10. Project P&L;
Prepare monthly project P&L; and cost-versus-budget reports.
Analyze:
Contract value
Approved change orders
Pending change orders
Revenue
Labor cost
Material cost
Other project costs
Budget remaining
Estimated cost to complete
Project profitability
11. Change-Order Log
Maintain a comprehensive log of all open change orders and follow up with clients to update their status.
12. Schedule Coordination
Coordinate with our scheduling and schedule-analysis personnel.
Compare planned activities against actual field progress and identify potential schedule impacts.
13. Job-Cost Reporting
Review job-cost reports and prepare comprehensive monthly reports for the Project Executive.
14. Employee Documentation
Complete paperwork and documentation required for employees to enter commercial, institutional, government and secured facilities.
15. Submittals
Prepare mechanical insulation submittals, including:
Product data
Manufacturer literature
Insulation materials




Jackets and finishes
Accessories
MICA plates/details when required
LEED documentation when applicable
Warranty information
Installer qualifications
Other specification-required documentation
16. Labor Budget Management
Advise Superintendents regarding:
Original labor budget
Labor hours used to date
Installed quantities
Production rate
Remaining labor hours
Material budget
Remaining material budget
Current production performance
Estimated labor required to complete the work
17. Superintendent Performance and Bonuses
Track labor production and project budgets associated with Superintendent performance and incentive programs.
18. Additional Responsibilities
Additional project-management and estimating responsibilities will be assigned as the candidate develops knowledge of Goel Services' operations and mechanical insulation systems.
Quantity Takeoff Requirements
The successful candidate must be capable of performing or learning detailed quantity takeoffs from complex commercial mechanical drawings.
Our projects include large commercial and institutional buildings that are being constructed, expanded, reconfigured or renovated.
You may be required to perform takeoffs of:
HVAC piping
Plumbing piping
Steam piping
Condensate piping
Chilled-water piping
Heating hot-water piping
Refrigerant piping
HVAC ductwork
Pipe insulation
Duct insulation
Mechanical equipment insulation
Valves and fittings
Insulation accessories
You must be able to follow a mechanical system through plans, risers, schedules and details rather than simply measuring lines on a drawing.
Prior experience reading commercial construction drawings is strongly preferred.
Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction or general administrative project management may not be suitable for this position.
Software
Goel Services provides the required business software through Amazon WorkSpaces.
Our systems include:
Adobe Acrobat
Bluebeam Revu
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft SharePoint
Togal.ai
STACK CT
Procore
Clearstory for change-order management
Connecteam for field reporting
Siteline for invoicing
Amazon WorkSpaces
Candidates must be comfortable learning and working in multiple software platforms simultaneously.
Computer and Home Office Requirements
This is a professional remote construction position and requires a permanent home-office setup.
A laptop by itself is not sufficient.
Minimum requirements:
Reliable computer
Minimum two-monitor workstation
Large monitors are strongly preferred
4K monitors are recommended
Reliable high-speed internet
Dedicated workspace
Approximately 4-foot by 6-foot minimum work area
Appropriate desk/worktable
Professional office chair
Construction drawings frequently require reviewing plans, specifications, takeoff software, Excel, email and project-management systems simultaneously.
For this reason, multiple large monitors are important for this position.
Internet and Amazon WorkSpaces Requirement
All company work is performed through Goel Services' Amazon WorkSpaces environment.
Applicants must complete the Amazon WorkSpaces Health Check:

Test your connection to:
US East / Northern Virginia
Latency greater than approximately 200 ms may make Amazon WorkSpaces difficult or impractical to use.
Applicants may be required to upgrade their internet service if their connection does not provide acceptable performance.
Applicants should be prepared to provide a screenshot of their Amazon WorkSpaces Health Check results during the application process.
Holidays and Vacation
The position observes the following U.S. holidays:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day / July 4
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Employees also earn two weeks of vacation per year.
This provides up to 17 vacation and observed holiday days annually, subject to company policy and scheduling requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for meticulous construction professionals who take ownership of their projects.
The successful candidate should be able to look at a mechanical drawing, specification, daily report, job-cost report, RFI or email and immediately begin asking:
What changed?
Is this work included in our contract?
What does the specification require?
Does the drawing agree with the specification?
Has the mechanical contractor changed the piping or ductwork?
Does this create additional insulation work?
Has the additional work been documented?
Do we need an RFI or change order?
What quantity has actually been installed?
How many labor hours have we used?
How many labor hours should we have used?
Are we over or under budget?
What remains to be completed?
What materials remain?
Is field production matching our estimate?
What does the Project Executive need to know today?
We are not looking for someone who simply transfers information from one system to another.
We are looking for someone who can understand construction information, analyze it, identify problems, quantify the financial impact, document the issue and help the Project Executive manage the project.
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their:
Mechanical construction knowledge
Drawing-reading ability
Quantity-takeoff ability
Excel skills
Analytical ability
Written and spoken English
Computer setup
Internet performance
A practical skills assessment may be part of the interview process.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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📌 Remote Construction Project Engineer - Commercial Mechanical Insulation (Bogotá)
🏢 Goel-Services,-Inc.-1
📍 Bogotá