Preconstruction Takeoff Engineer

The Old Dominion Insulation - Industrial; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion Insulation – Industrial seeks a motivated Takeoff Engineer to join our Preconstruction Team. This role entails reviewing project drawings and specifications, performing accurate quantity takeoffs, and assisting with budgets and bids to identify project scope and requirements.

You will work closely with estimators and project teams, gaining hands-on exposure to estimating and preconstruction while receiving mentorship and growth opportunities within our Industrial group.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; or a combination of equivalent training, education and relevant work experience; two-year degree preferred.
• Prior construction industry and safety experience preferred
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Must have reliable transportation and be available to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and work independently
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Must be an effective team player with a positive attitude
• Very proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings
• Compile all documents needed to generate a bid
• Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors to assist estimators with costs and incorporate into project budget
• Organize, review, and prepare job files with clear scopes of work and potential risk factors
• Assist with generating construction budgets by studying plans and evaluating changes
• Double-check estimates
• Assist with presenting budgets to customers and teams
• Monitor deadlines and communicate changes to the team
• Assist with identifying leads, proposals, and bids
• Oversee work progress and update logs
• Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal throughout the project
• Write technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals

Skills

MS Office

Excellent communication

Team player

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Strong organizational skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Old Dominion Insulation – Industrial seeks a motivated Takeoff Engineer to join our Preconstruction Team. This role entails reviewing project drawings and specifications, performing accurate quantity takeoffs, and assisting with budgets and bids to identify project scope and requirements.

You will work closely with estimators and project teams, gaining hands-on exposure to estimating and preconstruction while receiving mentorship and growth opportunities within our Industrial group.