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 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 presente 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.
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📌 Remote Construction Project Engineer - Commercial Mechanical Insulation (Bogotá)
🏢 Goel-Services,-Inc.-1
📍 Bogotá