Takeoff Engineer

Peterson Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Long-Term Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Peterson Consulting in Phoenix, Arizona is searching for a Takeoff Engineer to support its estimating team on major Heavy Civil projects. The position involves performing detailed quantity takeoffs and collaborating with Dirt Estimators and Preconstruction teams.

With a focus on professional growth through its Employee Stock Ownership Program, the company offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of Heavy Civil construction, estimating, or preconstruction experience.
• Strong quantity takeoff experience, specifically with earthwork and grading.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and familiarity with AGTEK and HCSS HeavyBid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, and utilities.
• Utilize AGTEK and Bluebeam for accurate calculations and modeling.
• Coordinate bid preparation with estimating and project management teams.

Skills

Quantity takeoff and earthwork modeling

Reading civil plans and specifications

Bluebeam proficiency

AGTEK software experience

HCSS HeavyBid experience

Job description

Takeoff Engineer | Heavy Civil Estimating & Earthwork Modeling

Build Your Career with One of Arizona's Premier Employee-Owned Heavy Civil Contractors

Join one of Arizona's most respected Heavy Civil construction firms, known for its expertise in mass excavation, grading, underground utilities, site development, and large-scale infrastructure projects. As an employee-owned company with a strong reputation for operational excellence, this organization offers exceptional opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and long-term wealth building through its Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Takeoff Engineer to support the estimating team on major Heavy Civil projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest. This role is responsible for performing detailed quantity takeoffs, earthwork modeling, underground utility calculations, and preconstruction support activities that drive accurate and competitive bids. This position serves as a natural career path toward Dirt Estimating.

What We Offer

• $90,000 – $150,000+ annually (DOE)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Long-Term Career Advancement Opportunities

What You Bring

• 2–7+ years of Heavy Civil construction, estimating, or preconstruction experience
• Experience reading and interpreting civil plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong quantity takeoff experience involving earthwork, grading, paving, or underground utilities
• Bluebeam proficiency
• Experience with AGTEK software preferred
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid preferred
• Knowledge of earthwork modeling, cut/fill calculations, and trench quantity calculations preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, paving, and underground utility projects
• Utilize AGTEK, Bluebeam, and related software to develop accurate quantity calculations and project models
• Develop cut/fill quantities, trench calculations, and material quantity reports
• Support Dirt Estimators and Preconstruction teams during bid preparation and estimate development
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, and project management teams