Plant Takeoff Specialist

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together we build better infrastructure, better homes, and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt, and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities, and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best-in-class products, service, and capabilities across Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks, and Residential Digital Commerce. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful.

About the role

This fully remote position partners with Project Managers, engineers, and contractors for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants to generate a detailed scope of materials specific to each project. The role can be based anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule for work required and associated timeline
• Analyze specifications, plans, and details and identify issues
• Set up meetings with Project Managers and Plant sales associates for review of overall project prior to starting takeoff
• Send RFI to engineers as needed to resolve issues
• Perform detailed material takeoff
• Mark plans accordingly, checking and highlighting items taken off
• Enter specification, phase, system, location, and notes as required for each item
• Note any specific qualifications or alternatives to plans or specifications
• Complete takeoff and review project data for accuracy before releasing to Project Manager
• Review project addenda daily and update scope of materials as required

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience performing material takeoffs for Waterworks materials
• Working knowledge of pipe, valves, fittings, and miscellaneous materials associated with the waterworks industry, specifically DIP, Steel, Stainless, HDPE, PVC, and Process Valves
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction documents—Plans, Detail drawings, P&ID Drawings, Specifications, Bid forms and front-end documents, project management, and construction administration
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to manage electronic files on a data server
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Sage Estimating is a plus
• Knowledge of Planswift Estimating software is a plus
• Design-Build experience is a plus
• Ability to learn new technological advances within the industry

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender-affirming and family-building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

Pay

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is $3,600.00 - $7,791.30 monthly for salaried roles. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.