Job Overview

role summary

we are seeking a full-time ai engineer to lead the development of a smart application that reads bills of quantities (boqs) and automatically proposes unit prices for each line item using openai gpt models and internal pricing data.

• you will work at the intersection of natural language processing, construction data interpretation, and ai automation, creating tools that will shape the future of project estimation.

key responsibilities

• design and build a software application that reads and interprets boq documents (pdf, excel, structured formats)
• integrate with openai (chatgpt api) to analyze boq line items and suggest unit prices
• fine-tune prompt engineering for accurate, context-aware pricing outputs
• connect the system to internal historical databases or market references
• develop interfaces for estimators, project managers, and procurement teams to interact with ai-generated results
• ensure outputs are transparent, auditable, and adjustable
• continuously improve model performance through user feedback and active learning

qualifications

• strong programming skills in python and experience working with apis (especially openai)
• experience with document parsing tools (e.g., pdf parsers, ocr, nlp libraries)
• background in machine learning or ai application development
• familiarity with construction data, unit pricing, or quantity surveying (bonus)
• ability to bridge ai and practical use cases in a multidisciplinary environment
• strong problem-solving skills and a passion for applied ai
• bachelor's or master's in computer science, ai, data science, or related fields

bonus skills

• experience with langchain, vector databases (e.g., pinecone, weaviate), or fine-tuning llms
• knowledge of construction standards (e.g., cesmm, nrm, smm7)
• prior work in cost estimation or construction tech

what we offer

• opportunity to work on a real-world ai application with immediate impact
• work inside a leading construction firm actively investing in digital innovation
• competitive salary and benefits
• collaborative and supportive environment