Take-Off & Estimating Specialist

Granite Construction; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Granite Construction in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Take-Off Tech to provide quantity take-offs and support to the estimating staff for accurate bids. You will review plans, develop data, and assist in bid closings under time pressure.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 2–4 years of take-off experience, with strong command of MS Office and CAD modeling tools; safety-conscious and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• 2-4 years take-off estimating experience
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Access, etc)
• Knowledge of CAD and Modeling Software (such as AGTEK, Microstation, Geopack, Inroads, HEC RAS, etc)
• Understanding of Granite’s cost systems
• Demonstrated ability to calculate quantities accurately and in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize supplier and subcontract quotations
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately while under time pressure

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications with the estimating team to determine specific take-off needs to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports to compile summary reports to develop guidelines for future estimates.
• Review take-off data/summaries with estimating team and assist in Bid Closing to ensure quantities reflect project requirements.
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures to support accuracy of bid submission.
• Assist in the training and development of interns/co-op, take-off technicians, and engineers to ensure transfer of knowledge and that project standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Quantity take-offs

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Supplier quotations

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

CAD and Modeling Software (AGTEK, Microstation, Geopack, Inroads, HEC RAS)

MS Office (Excel, Access)

Job description

Granite Construction in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Take-Off Tech to provide quantity take-offs and support to the estimating staff for accurate bids. You will review plans, develop data, and assist in bid closings under time pressure.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 2–4 years of take-off experience, with strong command of MS Office and CAD modeling tools; safety-conscious and team-oriented.