Studies Office Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Provide operational support for the tender analysis process and comprehensive preparation of technical and economic proposals for building and civil works projects. Key Highlights: 1. Technical and administrative support in preparing project proposals. 2. Key role in the success of engineering and construction proposals. 3. Professional development in a challenging and strategic environment. At **Constructora LN**, we do not merely build infrastructure; we connect territories and push the boundaries of engineering in southern Chile. We are seeking to hire, on-site, a **Studies Office Assistant** for our Central Office in Puerto Montt. Your primary mission will be to provide operational support for the tender analysis process and comprehensive preparation of technical and economic proposals for building and civil works projects. This position serves as the technical and administrative engine ensuring accurate completion of check\-lists, precise execution of control quantity takeoffs, and standardization of quotations—thereby guaranteeing formal admissibility and the success of our proposals during public opening ceremonies. **Main Responsibilities** * **Strategic Document Review:** Support analytical study of drawings, Technical Specifications (EETT), tender documents, and clarifications, extracting critical requirements for initial proposal formulation. * **Dimensional Control and Quantity Takeoffs:** Perform and verify baseline quantity takeoffs and quantitative estimates of materials, structures, and earthworks, ensuring mathematical accuracy of the budget. * **Subcontractor Management and Quotation Standardization:** Coordinate submission of technical documentation to market suppliers, preparing comparative matrices to normalize and tabulate received economic quotations. * **Proposal File Structuring:** Rigorously prepare, paginate, and organize required technical, legal, and economic documentation per tender specifications, validating that annexes and sworn declarations comply both formally and substantively. * **Digital Portal Support:** Assist with uploading, submitting, and verifying correct file submission of proposals to public portals (e.g., Mercado Público, MOP/SERVIU portals) and private portals within strict deadlines. * **Knowledge Management:** Maintain an updated database of unit prices (APU), historical productivity rates, and field-validated costs, digitally archiving the historical record of studies. **Candidate Requirements** **Education and Training:** * **Professional or technical degree** in Construction Engineering, Civil Construction, Higher-Level Technical Degree in Construction, or Technical Draftsperson / Civil Works Technician. **Required Work Experience** * Minimum **1–2 years of general work experience** in the construction industry, technical offices, or engineering consulting firms. * At least **1 year performing specific duties** as a technical assistant, junior quantity surveyor, or support staff in studies and budgeting departments, actively participating in documentary collection for public or private proposals. * **EXCLUSIVE REQUIREMENT:** Submission of official employment experience certificates issued by prior employers is mandatory and non\-negotiable to validate duration and responsibilities claimed, and is required to advance through subsequent hiring stages. **Required Technical Competencies** * Proficiency in **MS Office at user level**, with **intermediate\-advanced skill in MS Excel spreadsheets** (formulas, pivot tables, and cost data analysis). * Operational use of **AutoCAD** software or project viewers for accurate linear and volumetric measurement and dimension extraction. * Solid knowledge of detailed quantity takeoff techniques, interpretation of architectural/structural drawings, and practical understanding of the **Mercado Público** portal. * *Desirable:* Training in public procurement regulations, updates on advanced electronic signature tools, and database management skills. **Soft Skills** * **Attention to Detail:** Extreme rigor in reviewing documentation, formats, and validity periods of certificates. * **Stress Management:** Ability to maintain technical accuracy and order under tight deadlines and high performance expectations. * **Effective Communication and Teamwork:** Ability to interact clearly with subcontractors and collaborate harmoniously within multidisciplinary teams. **Are you ready to build the future with us? Apply today and take your career to the next level with Grupo de Empresas LN.** Salary: $1\.400\.000 \- $2\.000\.000 per month Experience: * As technical assistant, quantity surveyor, or support staff: 2 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On\-site employment