Part-Time Operations Assistant,Remote Construction Project Engineer — Los Angeles Multifamily Developer (Long-Term) LA-based

Reservoir Partners is a Los Angeles-based real estate development firm focused on multifamily renovation and ADU projects. They are seeking a remote Construction Project Engineer to assist their Construction Manager with project coordination and back-office tasks to ensure projects remain on track.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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