Take-Off Technician

Overview:

• The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective technical and administrative support for the Estimating function. Specifically, this role provides accurate and timely quantity take-offs, calculations, material control, bid deliveries, and other technical and administrative duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provides essential assistance in the preparation of project proposals through:
• Interpreting construction project designs and drawings to calculate material quantity requirements (i.e. take-offs) for one or more disciplines (earthwork volumes, underground utilities, material, and topside improvements).
• Researching historical data used in estimating function and compiling relevant data for uses in bid proposal estimates.
• Contributes to the smooth operation of the Estimating function through day-to-day activities such as picking up plans, delivering bids, making copies, and archiving plans. May drive to pick up plans and/or drop off bids.
• Checks bid proposal forms for accuracy.
• Performing clerical duties such as setting up and maintaining department files for inclusion in bid proposals. Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.
• Provides support and assistance, as needed and during peak times, such as helping with GPS modeling.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
• Gathers feedback and continuously makes improvements to work processes, practices, and equipment.
• Assists in achieving a zero injury culture through supporting safety programs and actively participating in appropriate safety meetings and training sessions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Engineering Services function.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Current on all company required safety training
• Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred
• Knowledge of geometry and basic trigonometry
• Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements
• Knowledge of company’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
• Ability to consistently appear for work on time
• Ability to work authorized overtime as required

Education:

• High School diploma or GED. Trade school or technical AA degree a plus

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer and drafting board reading plans. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.