Estimating Takeoff Specialist

PHFM | Facilities Maintenance - Interior & Exterior Services; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

PTO and Paid Parental Leave

Onsite gym and wellness activities

Job summary

A leading facilities maintenance company in Texas is seeking an Estimating Takeoff Specialist. The ideal candidate will prepare measurement work for bids and collaborate with estimators. Responsibilities include reviewing measurements, using software like Bluebeam, and managing documentation. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in construction support or estimating and strong attention to detail are preferred. The position offers a range of benefits, including medical, 401(k), and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of office/admin, construction support, or estimating experience preferred.
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel/Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare front-end measurement work for new RFPs.
• Request and review bulk measurements for RFPs.
• Collaborate with estimators to verify accuracy of measurements.

Skills

Proficiency with Bluebeam

AutoCAD or other digital measurement software

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or some college

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Powerhouse is looking for an Estimating Takeoff Specialist to play a key role in turning project opportunities into winning proposals. If you love combining precision with problem-solving, this is your chance to make an impact on projects nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare front-end measurement work for both new RFPs and organic opportunities.
• Request and review bulk measurements for RFPs; confirm project boundaries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for 3rd party measuring platforms.
• Collaborate with estimators to verify accuracy of all measurements.
• Handle measurement requests from 3rd party measuring platforms or perform self-measurements as needed.
• Use Bluebeam to measure from site plans for organic proposals.
• Coordinate and request site visits when required by the customer for bidding purposes.
• Must be comfortable in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to interpret site maps.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and attention to detail a must!

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of office/admin, construction support, or estimating experience (not required but nice to have).
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel/Word, maybe basic Bluebeam or AutoCAD exposure (can be taught).
• Strong attention to detail, organized, able to manage documents and numbers.
• Communication skills for coordinating with project managers/estimators.
• High school diploma or some college (degree preferred but not required).

Skills

• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or other digital measurement software.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to learn new software quickly.

What’s In It For YOU

• Medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and additional voluntary plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• PTO, 11 Company Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• Wellness activities and an onsite gym.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing professional education.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify or assign duties as necessary in response to business needs and company priorities.