What is a virtual assistant in the AEC industry? We call our team remote assistants and, simply put, a remote architect assistant is like any other labor resource such as a new hire.
They are part of any organization, company, or team. The only difference is that they work remotely, full time.
The Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry has historically seen tremendous growth in volume and projects yearly. This has put a lot of pressure on the labor market and as stated by the Boston Consulting Group, “The US Needs More Engineers. What’s the Solution?”
Remote Architects & Engineers 😊
At Remote AE we are a bit different than your usual remote architect assistants. Our remote construction, architect, & engineer assistants provide specific-based tasks and processes that are niche to our construction, architecture, & engineering industry. The virtual architect assistants we provide are usually qualified Engineers & Architects with field experience who are looking to work from home for a variety of different reasons.
General Contractors hire Subcontractors for the work performed in the field, a company can hire a remote assistant for their work as well.
What roles can they perform
Virtual Architect Assistants can perform:
- Drafting & modeling
- Detailing
- Programming & mood boards
- Specification review & compliance
- Various drawing schedule updates & coordination
- Code compliance
- Site visit assessments & reporting
- Field Note Updates
- Existing conditions survey updates
- Parking design support
- Scope clarifications
- Due diligence
- Drawing phase support & updates
- Due diligence phase
- SD (schematic design phase)
- Space planing
- Flooring, RCP, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, wall finishes plans
- Initial presentation with space plan and some inspirational images
- DD (design development)
- FFE Manual Creation, Selection, Updating
- Finish Schedules
- Material Schedules
- Elevation Plans & Layouts
- Flooring & Reflected Ceiling Plans
- All Phases of Architecture
- Concept Development
- Schematic Development
- Design Development
- Construction Development
- Construction Administration
- Closeout/Punchlist & As Builts
Virtual Construction Assistants can perform:
- Assistant Project Manager
- Estimating Assistant
- Estimating Clerk
- On Screen Takeoff Assistant
- Construction Administrative Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Submittal Manager
- RFI Manager
- Shop Drawing Draftsman
- Document Control Specialist
- QuickBooks Accountant
- Insurance Manager
- Customer Support Representative
- Construction Digital Marketing Specialist
- Construction Social Media Manager
- Construction Creative Content Manager
- Construction SEO Manager
Virtual Engineer Assistants can perform:
- CAD Design and Drafting
- Simulation and Analysis
- Data Analysis and Modeling
- Technical Writing and Documentation
- Writing code documentation for software projects
- Research and Development
- Project Management support: planning, scheduling, and coordination
- Remote Troubleshooting and Support
- Review Quality Assurance and Testing
- Environmental Impact Assessment Reviews
- Remote sensing data analysis for environmental monitoring
- Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis
- Energy Modeling and Optimization
- Designing communication systems and networks
- Remote testing and analysis of communication systems
Our remote construction, architect, & engineer assistants can help be the support and backbone of your company by providing specific project-based services and allowing you to focus on other areas of your company. Remote architects & engineers also save you 50% on operational costs compared to hiring a full-time employee that could take time and effort with training and upskilling.
Conclusion: Embrace the Future of Architecture
Technology and innovation are constantly changing the landscape of architecture. By embracing a virtual remote assistant, you’re not just freeing up your time, you’re embracing a smarter and more flexible approach to running your firm. The world of architecture, construction, & engineering demands creativity, technical expertise, and a keen business sense. By partnering with a skilled VA, you can alleviate the administrative burdens and reclaim your time to focus on what truly matters – creating breathtaking designs that leave a lasting impact. A VA is an investment in your firm’s future, allowing your firm to focus on your business while ensuring it’s success.
-Remote AE Team