Precision Project Engineer: Takeoffs, Costing & Handoff

Dream Team; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dream Team is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support front-end project work by producing precise takeoffs, assembling complete job jackets, and preparing documentation for project managers and field leadership.

You will build standardized templates, track costs, and ensure every project starts with organized data and clear scope. The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem solving across pre-construction and production.

Formación

• Proficiency with digital takeoff tools; STACK preferred, BlueBeam or PlanSwift acceptable.
• Strong understanding of commercial paint, drywall, and wallcovering scopes.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and QuickBooks.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, finish schedules, and specs.
• High attention to detail; zero missing information on handoff.
• Clear, concise communicator with ability to give numbers and dates.
• Self-sufficient and resourceful; can find information with minimal PM assistance.
• Experience in commercial construction or specialty finishes estimating preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed digital takeoffs using STACK or similar software; quantify materials.
• Identify pattern repeats, substrate conditions, corner counts, wall types, and finish levels.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and finish schedules before building scope summaries.
• Flag scope gaps, inconsistencies, or value-engineering opportunities before handoff to the PM.
• Assemble complete job jackets including takeoff reports, material lists, labor hour budgets, margin master workbooks, and safety documentation.
• Organize all job jackets in Google Drive using standardized templates — zero missing information at handoff
• Build and roll out standardized job costing system using QuickBooks and field reports; track estimated vs. actual costs.
• Create repeatable hotel project templates to streamline startup and reduce PM onboarding time on new projects
• Track historical production data to continuously refine future estimate accuracy
• Coordinate with PM, field teams, and GC contacts to clarify scope and resolve RFIs before production begins
• Attend project handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to field operations
• Train new hire / intern to autonomously produce accurate takeoffs and quote worksheets by Q2

Conocimientos

STACK

BlueBeam

PlanSwift

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

Plan reading

Attention to detail

Herramientas

STACK

BlueBeam

PlanSwift

Descripción del empleo

Dream Team is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support front-end project work by producing precise takeoffs, assembling complete job jackets, and preparing documentation for project managers and field leadership.

You will build standardized templates, track costs, and ensure every project starts with organized data and clear scope. The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem solving across pre-construction and production.