Jobs · Management · Illinois

Construction Software Technical Specialist

Topcon Positioning Systems · Carol Stream, IL · 1 mo ago
Management$105k–$142k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

Topcon Solutions Store is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist to help contractors modernize their estimating, takeoff, and bidding processes through digital preconstruction workflows. This role plays a key part in supporting the implementation and adoption of the Autodesk Preconstruction Suite, including tools such as Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and estimating solutions within the Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement digital workflows for quantity takeoff, estimating, and bidding
  • Support client deployments of the Autodesk Preconstruction suite
  • Configure systems to align with estimating and procurement processes
  • Help standardize and optimize estimating workflows across client organizations
  • Lead discovery sessions to understand existing preconstruction workflows
  • Provide implementation guidance, best practices, and process recommendations
  • Support onboarding and training for estimating and preconstruction teams
  • Partner with clients during implementation and early adoption phases to ensure success
  • Configure and support platforms including: Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, Bid Board Pro, Autodesk Construction Cloud (Docs)
  • Aid in bid management and subcontractor solicitation processes

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience in construction estimating, takeoff, or preconstruction
  • Strong understanding of construction bidding and estimating workflows
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings and performing quantity takes offs
  • Familiarity with estimating software or digital takeoff tools
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Experience with Autodesk Takeoff and/or BuildingConnected
  • Experience with estimating platforms such as: ProEst, Sage Estimating, Trimble Estimating, OST, Bluebeam
  • Experience supporting subcontractor bid management workflows

Core Skills & Competencies

  • Construction estimating and preconstruction workflows
  • Quantity takeoff and bid management
  • Construction document interpretation
  • Client training and technology implementation
  • Process documentation and workflow design

Pay & Benefits

Base Pay: Expected Base Pay Range: $105k to $142k Annually

Benefits: *Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, in addition to other perks and benefits. We also offer time off for our employees to recharge. Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements. Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Changes in the position level, location or other factors associated with the role may change the final determined compensation. The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process.

Topcon time off policies can vary as well as roles which are exempt or non-exempt. For hourly (“non-exempt”) employees, we offer personal paid time off which accrues in accordance with local standards. For salaried (“exempt”) employees, we offer a flexible paid time off policy giving you flexibility to take time when needed, while supporting business needs. All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law. Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for our Health and Welfare benefit package.

EEO Statement: We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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