• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, mechanical, or
electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field
• Experience in construction cost estimating or quantity surveying (see Position Levels for years required)
• AutoCAD skill is a must.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with takeoff or drawing software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, reconciliations, and pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written English and the ability to explain problems clearly
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical way of working
• Reliable internet, a dedicated computer, and a private, quiet place to work
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with US construction practices, imperial units, CSI MasterFormat, and RSMeans
• Knowledge of cost segregation, MACRS depreciation, or other US real estate tax concepts
• Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
Schedule:
• Vietnam is 14 hours ahead of US Pacific Time during daylight saving time and 15 hours ahead in winter.
• You'll need to work at the same time as the US team for at least [2-3] hours a day, for example [8:00-10:00 PM Vietnam time].
• Longer hours may be needed near client deadlines, especially around US tax filing deadlines in March, April, September, and October. Otherwise, hours are flexible.
Data Security Requirements
• Work only inside firm-provided systems (VPN, secure portal, or remote desktop). You may not download client files to personal devices.
• Use multi-factor authentication on all accounts.
• Sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.
• Don't use personal AI accounts or outside tools with client data
Hiring Process
1. Submit your CV in English
2. Online screening interview (30 minutes)
3. Practical test: prepare a quantity takeoff and asset classification from a sample set of drawings
4. Final interview with a partner at PCJC Group Inc.
5. Offer, NDA, and onboarding
How to Apply:
Send your CV in English to [email] with the subject line "[Associate / Senior Associate / Manager] - Cost Segregation Engineer - [Your Name]".