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Formatting Editor for Construction

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

To transform a large Construction Design Guidelines document, the part-time contract Formatting Editor for Construction will provide technical document formatting, proofreading, and industry-informed feedback while collaborating with a project manager in a remote capacity.
Key responsibilities

Reformat the Microsoft Word document to establish a clean and consistent structure
Correct formatting issues and rebuild document styles, including headings and lists
Perform light proofreading and provide recommendations to improve technical readability and flow

Required qualifications

Demonstrated technical editing or technical writing experience
Advanced Microsoft Word formatting and document-production skills
Professional experience or subject-matter familiarity with architecture, construction, or engineering documentation
Ability to assess readability and document flow for technical audiences
Experience working with large, complex, highly structured documents