VA Mechanical Engineer/Estimator

We are looking for a VA to assist the owner of a Mechanical Construction Company. An applicant will have to learn US measuring system consisting of inches & feet and different scales associated with these measuring systems.
• 4 Year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Construction Engineering preferred
• Does not have to be a Licensed Engineer
• 1-3 years of job experience
• Job experience being a VA
• Knowledge and experience in a construction company preferable
• Knowledge of HVAC or Mechanical Construction preferable
• Reading Plans/blueprints.
• Knowledge with PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam is a must!!!
• Extensive use and knowledge of Excel is a must!!
• Extensive use and knowledge of Outlook is a must!!
Your work schedule will be the following:
Must be available for working from 07:00AM to 3:30PM Mon-Fri CST (9:00PM – 5:30AM Mon-Sat PHT)
***Looking for these hours ONLY. Must be able to work nights productively. This is a full-time position.

You must be proficient in English (speaking and writing). And you must be available to speak to our team directly by phone, skype or chat at all times during your shift.
• Must have personal computer and headset
• Must have reliable internet with AT LEAST A 3 MBPS Plan or CAN UPGRADE AS SOON AS HIRED (and an alternative internet if main internet is down)
• Excellent English (verbal and typing skills)
• Strong internet connection to host Skype meetings
• Strong Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer application skills
• Attention to details
• Organization skills for creating and maintaining files
• Ability to follow through
• Administrative tasks
• Ability to work on your own for several hours each day
• Computer Literate
• Must be able to work independently, Multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to beat all deadlines and self-starter
• Comfortable asking questions as needed to complete task

• A Trial period is best for both parties
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Skills required:
• English speaking and writing
• Data Entry
• Material Take-off (estimating) using software provided.
• Ability to research additional training and support.
• Organizing and labeling PDF Documents
• Email Management
• Personal Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Able to double check numbers using algebraic excel functions.
• Resolve errors in excel.
• Write formulas in excel.
• Self-taught
• Research
• Review deadlines daily and reprioritize
• Ability to meet all deadlines
• Technical minded
• Read Plans
• Spatial reasoning
• Meets all deadlines
Compensation:
• Pay for the first 3 months will be weekly.
• Pay increase will take place after 3 months and annually.
• Pay will be determined on experience and skill level.