Take-Off Technician

DNT Construction; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DNT Construction in Round Rock, TX, is seeking a Junior Estimator (Take-off Tech) to analyze drawings, review soils reports, and quantify materials and labor for estimates. You will work closely with estimators and project staff to support timely, accurate project bids.

Candidates should have working knowledge of civil construction, experience with take-offs, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Agtek. Training will be provided, with opportunities to grow within the estimating team and contribute to

Qualifications

• Set up project material quantities and related labor in Excel.
• Update takeoff per engineer addendums/clarifications.
• Use AutoCAD and Agtek to acquire excavation and other material quantities.
• Education/experience not strictly required but preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Distribute project takeoff information to project estimator and staff.
• Assist Project Estimator with scope review and preparation of project estimate.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as required.

Skills

Take-off estimation

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agtek

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

JUNIOR ESTIMATOR (TAKE-OFF TECH) SUMMARY

Responsible for analyzing construction drawings in paper and electronic formats, review geological soils reports, quantification of materials and related labor requirements. This position is required to closely interact with the Estimators and project staff to assist with the timely and accurate completion of each project estimate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other functions may be assigned.

• Accurately set-up project material quantities and related labor in Microsoft excel.
• Update project takeoff per engineer issued addendums and clarifications
• Use AutoCAD and Agtek to acquire project excavation and other material quantities.

Company will train candidates in this area of the job responsibilities, but experience is preferred

• Distribute project related information and takeoff to project estimator and staff.
• Assist Project Estimator with the project scope review and preparation of project estimate .
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Working knowledge of Civil Construction (Excavation & Utilities), Agtek Software products, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Estimators and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

This job requires no certificates, licenses or registrations.