Take-off Technology and Data Specialist

TDIndustries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. is seeking a Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist to support take-off operations across plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process disciplines.

You will assist with system implementation, data standards, and pricing alignment while contributing to training and continuous improvement under the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in mechanical construction, proficiency with take-off tools, and strong Excel/Power BI usage.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of mechanical construction experience, with exposure to estimating, take-off, or database management preferred.
• Proficiency with take-off software; working knowledge of Revit, Stratus, Trimble, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems construction, fabrication, labor factors, and material take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in maintaining and executing take-off processes, workflows, and tools.
• Serve as a take-off software resource, helping troubleshoot issues and apply best practices under guidance.
• Support updates to estimating databases to align pricing with procurement agreements and manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, and VDC teams to maintain database integrity across mechanical scopes.
• Help build standardized take-off templates, assemblies, and workflows aligned with estimating standards.

Skills

Take-off software

Excel

Power BI

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Stratus

Trimble

Job description

Job Summary

The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist supports the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in executing and maintaining take-off operations and technologies used across the preconstruction and estimating process. This role assists with the implementation of systems, standards, and tools that ensure accurate, efficient, and consistent quantity take-off across all mechanical disciplines—including plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist helps maintain pricing database accuracy by supporting alignment with current procurement agreements, supplier pricing, and manufacturing requirements. Working under the direction of the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager, this individual contributes to training support, workflow execution, and continuous improvement efforts. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist reports directly to the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager and plays a supporting role in advancing model-based estimating and data-driven decision-making across the company’s mechanical construction business.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in maintaining and executing take-off processes, workflows, and tools to support accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all estimating disciplines.
• Serve as a knowledgeable take-off software resource, helping take-off team members troubleshoot issues and apply best practices under manager guidance.
• Support updates to estimating databases, helping ensure that material, labor, and equipment pricing aligns with current procurement agreements and manufacturing standards.
• Assist with maintaining database integrity across mechanical scopes (plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process) by coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, and VDC teams as directed.
• Contribute to workload tracking tools used to forecast resource needs and balance take-off assignments across the department.
• Assist in executing technical and process initiatives within the take-off function as assigned, supporting improvements and standards under the direction of the Manager.
• Help build and maintain standardized take-off templates, assemblies, and workflows that align with company estimating standards and market best practices.
• Support the training and onboarding of take-off team members to ensure consistency in methodology and deliverables.
• Assist with documenting and executing process improvement initiatives related to model-based estimating and quantity extraction from VDC models.
• Support the Take-off Technology and Data Manager in applying system standards, naming conventions, and file structures for all take-off operations.
• Serve as a technical resource to take-off team members on software usage, database updates, and workflow questions.
• Support collaboration with operations teams to help ensure work breakdown structure (WBS) and status utilization goals are achieved.
• Assist in monitoring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency between take-off models and take-off reports.
• Support Procurement coordination efforts to track vendor/manufacturer price updates and integrate changes into the take-off database in a timely manner.
• Work closely with VDC and Engineering teams to help ensure take-off standards align with model-based estimating workflows.
• Assist with analysis of take-off data for accuracy and variance trends to help identify training or process improvement needs.
• Support preconstruction reporting, dashboards, and analytics related to take-off volume, accuracy, and efficiency metrics.
• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and process innovations related to take-off automation, model integration, and estimating accuracy.
• Support standardization efforts across projects, offices, and markets to promote repeatable and scalable take-off processes.
• Help develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and internal knowledge bases for all take-off tools and workflows.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of field experience and technical expertise may be considered.
• 3–5 years of mechanical construction experience, with exposure to estimating, take-off, or database management preferred. Field installation or fabrication experience in plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, or process is a plus
• Proficiency with take-off software and working knowledge of Revit, Stratus, Trimble, or similar take-off and model-based estimating tools.
• Working understanding of mechanical systems construction, including fabrication, labor factors, and material take-offs for plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process systems.
• Familiarity with database structures, pricing systems, and cost data management.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, models, and specifications for quantity extraction.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and standardization.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to support process development.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and support technology adoption efforts.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.