Office Engineer

OFFICE ENGINEER

Industry: Construction
Work Location: Cainta, Rizal
Salary: ₱18,000–₱20,000 per month
Experience: 1–2 years
Employment Level: Junior / Entry-Level Professional

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Office Engineer to provide technical and administrative support to our sales, operations, and project teams.

The successful candidate will assist in preparing quantity takeoffs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), basic cost estimates, CAD drawings, project schedules, and technical documents. The role also involves coordinating with suppliers, organizing project requirements, and preparing technical presentations and sales materials.

This position is suitable for a junior engineering professional with a solid technical foundation, basic construction knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Canva and project scheduling tools is an advantage.

The ideal candidate is willing to learn, can follow technical instructions, pays attention to detail, and can manage assigned tasks with guidance from senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Support for Sales and Bidding

• Assist in preparing technical proposals, quotations, and bidding documents.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work under the guidance of the assigned engineer.
• Perform basic quantity takeoffs and prepare BOQs and material estimates.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates using supplier quotations, material prices, and provided costing references.
• Coordinate with suppliers to request material specifications, quotations, and product information.
• Prepare and format technical presentations, product presentations, and proposal layouts using Canva or similar applications.
• Organize supporting documents required for sales proposals and project submissions.

2. CAD Drawings and Technical Documentation

• Prepare and revise basic CAD drawings using AutoCAD based on provided plans, markups, and instructions.
• Assist in reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Help prepare layout plans, details, and other drawings required for proposals and project implementation.
• Compile technical specifications, material submittals, product data sheets, and related documents.
• Check drawings and documents for completeness, consistency, and proper formatting before submission.
• Maintain organized digital files and drawing records.

3. Project Planning and Scheduling

• Assist in preparing basic project schedules and Gantt charts using Microsoft Excel or other available tools.
• Help identify project activities, target dates, milestones, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with the project team regarding schedules, supplier deliveries, and outstanding requirements.
• Update project trackers and progress reports based on information provided by the project team.
• Report schedule concerns, incomplete requirements, or potential delays to the assigned supervisor.

4. Cost Monitoring and Project Documentation

• Assist in tracking estimated quantities, material requirements, and project-related expenses.
• Update costing sheets and compare estimated quantities with actual requirements using available project records.
• Help identify discrepancies in quantities, material consumption, and supplier quotations for review by the assigned engineer.
• Assist in preparing progress billing attachments, accomplishment reports, and variation order documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, quotations, costs, and other project documents.

5. Coordination and Administrative Support

• Coordinate with sales, operations, procurement, suppliers, and project personnel regarding assigned technical requirements.
• Follow up on quotations, product information, drawings, and other outstanding documents.
• Maintain updated project files, trackers, and submission records.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other engineering documents as required.
• Perform other related technical and project support tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or any related engineering field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in construction, engineering support, estimating, CAD drafting, or project coordination.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing and editing drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for quantity takeoffs, BOQs, costing sheets, and project trackers.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Good numerical, analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar applications for preparing presentations is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of project scheduling, Gantt charts, and construction estimating is an advantage.
• Licensed Civil Engineer or Chemical Engineer is an advantage.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their updated résumé and relevant work samples, if available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php18,000.00 - Php20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise

Work Location: In person