Construction Expert

AfterQuery; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Portfolio building

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking a remote, project-based construction professional with 1–3 years of experience to tackle planning, document review, field problem solving, and technical evaluation across diverse projects. The role runs for 2–3 weeks per project, with 10–20 hours per week, and offers exposure to real-world engineering challenges and a strong portfolio entry.

Join an early-stage, YC-backed startup and work asynchronously to deliver high-quality analyses.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience as a construction engineer, project engineer, field engineer, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and resolve technical questions on active projects
• Solid understanding of construction fundamentals including sequencing, scheduling, materials, and building codes

Responsibilities

• Complete part-time, asynchronous project work of 10 to 20 hours per week on the projects you accept
• Review and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Document your reasoning and technical judgments clearly and reproducibly

Skills

Construction documents

Drawings & specs

Field problem solving

Independent assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

This is a remote, project based role for construction professionals with 1 to 3 years of professional experience. You will complete tasks spanning construction planning, document review, field problem solving, and technical evaluation across a variety of project types and disciplines. Work is over the next 2 to 3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project by project basis, with an expected commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to real world engineering problems, and a strong addition to your professional portfolio.

Why Apply?

Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful construction and engineering challenges Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early stage Y Combinator backed company, gaining hands on experience that sets you apart Portfolio Building – Gain experience solving complex, real world construction problems across diverse project types Professional Growth – Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging tasks spanning multiple disciplines and building systems

Required Qualifications

1 to 3 years of professional experience as a construction engineer, project engineer, field engineer, or similar role in a full time or equivalent position Strong working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications Demonstrated ability to independently assess and resolve technical questions on active projects Solid understanding of construction fundamentals including sequencing, scheduling, materials, and building codes Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across multiple project types, such as commercial, residential, industrial, or infrastructure Familiarity with standards and codes such as IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, or OSHA requirements Exposure to construction management software and workflows (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar) Background in both office and field roles, or experience coordinating across trades and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Complete part time, asynchronous project work of 10 to 20 hours per week on the projects you accept
• Review and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Document your reasoning and technical judgments clearly and reproducibly

Required Qualifications

• Required Qualifications construction Add a required qualification Add Preferred Qualifications construction Add a preferred qualification Add Responsibilities part time Add a responsibility Add Why Apply (Benefits) fully remote paid
• Strong working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and resolve technical questions on active projects
• Solid understanding of construction fundamentals including sequencing, scheduling, materials, and building codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple project types, such as commercial, residential, industrial, or infrastructure
• Familiarity with standards and codes such as IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, or OSHA requirements
• Exposure to construction management software and workflows (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar)
• Background in both office and field roles, or experience coordinating across trades and disciplines

Why apply

• Fully remote, work from anywhere on your own schedule
• Exceptional hourly pay for domain experts
• Flexible part time commitment that fits around your current job