Takeoff Engineer

Job Summary

Old Dominion Heat Trace seeks a motivated Takeoff Engineer to join our Preconstruction Team. This position is an excellent opportunity for both entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and experienced estimators looking to grow their careers in the construction industry. Partnering with general contractors, mechanical contractors, and building owners to provide best-in-class heat trace solutions for projects across the U.S., serving a wide range of market sectors.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Cover pre-bid document review by reading and interpreting project specifications and documents

• Use take-off software to generate quality project take-offs

• Double check estimates

• Create and maintain estimating and project logs with key deliverables and due dates

• Request and verify quotes from suppliers and others to identify accurate costs in accordance with the scope of work

• Track and update customer and supplier information, and manage local database

• Assist and support estimators in the bid process

• Deliver bids and other time sensitive documents, as needed, to the project owner and others

• Review purchase orders and change orders, and costs changes

• Communicate effectively with general contractors, owners, suppliers, and other customers and team members

• Collect, analyze, and communicate information, data, and trends as needed by the estimating team for reporting purposes

• Filing, organizing, scanning, and other administrative tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of academic and work experience in the construction industry

• Working knowledge of commercial construction processes and costs

• Ability to read, understand, and navigate construction blueprints, plans, and project specifications

• Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other trade partners

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Highly organized and detail-orientated

• Team-oriented

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications

• Previous experience using onscreen take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam)

• Preferred - Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone
• Able to lift & carry items up to 10 lbs.