Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Quantity Surveyor (Take-Off Specialist)

Uptalent.Io; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 113,691,000 - 166,748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Work from anywhere

Highly competitive compensation

Job summary

Uptalent.Io seeks a qualified Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Quantity Surveyor to join a remote team supporting North American projects. The role focuses on accurate quantity take-offs for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems using PlanSwift, interpreting complex drawings, and preparing detailed estimates.

Ideal candidates have proven QS experience in MEP, strong PlanSwift skills, and excellent English communication for collaboration with U.S. and Canadian teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing quantity take-offs for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems using PlanSwift.
• Review construction plans and blueprints to quantify materials required.
• Prepare and maintain detailed take-off reports for project estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in take-off process.
• Assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and material procurement for MEP systems.
• Support bidding processes and post-contract activities.
• Continuously improve take-off processes and stay updated on new tools.

Skills

PlanSwift proficiency

Quantity take-off

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire protection

English fluency

Remote work

Time management

Tools

PlanSwift

Job description

Uptalent connects top companies in the U.S. with high-quality remote talent from Latin America. We provide seamless outsourcing solutions to support growth and innovation while offering candidates opportunities to be part of a rapidly growing and dynamic industry.

Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This role requires expertise in take-off processes for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, using PlanSwift software. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the construction industry and be able to accurately estimate materials and labor for these systems based on construction plans and drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems using PlanSwift.
• Review and interpret construction plans and blueprints to identify and quantify materials required.
• Prepare and maintain detailed take-off reports for project estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure the accuracy of the take-off data.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in the take-off process.
• Assist in cost estimation, budget tracking, and material procurement for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Provide ongoing support during the bidding process and post-contract stages.
• Continuously improve processes and stay updated on new tools and technologies related to take-off procedures.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Strong proficiency in PlanSwift and similar take-off software.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Fluency in English and Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with remote teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar role in the U.S or Canadian Market is a plus.
• Work for the most exciting companies in the North American Market.
• Flexible schedules.
• Work from anywhere.
• Highly competitive compensation.