Takeoff Technician – Earthworks & Site Development

Job Overview

You will produce the quantity takeoffs that drive TerraFirma’s estimating process for earthworks and site development projects. You will work closely with estimators, engineers, and project managers to translate civil plans and field conditions into accurate, decision-ready quantities that shape how we bid work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for earthworks and site development scopes, including grading, excavation, fill, utilities, and paving
• Review civil drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and related bid documents to define scope accurately
• Generate cut/fill quantities, haul assumptions, and material volume calculations that can be translated directly into estimates
• Work closely with estimators to structure takeoff outputs into clear, usable estimating inputs
• Identify scope gaps, quantity risks, and plan inconsistencies early in the bid process
• Support pre-bid planning through site visits, walkthroughs, and coordination with project stakeholders when required
• Maintain organized, traceable documentation for takeoffs, assumptions, and bid packages
• Improve internal templates, standards, and workflows to increase takeoff speed, consistency, and accuracy
• Provide feedback on software tools and internal systems used in estimating and project planning

Basic Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience performing construction takeoffs, preferably in earthworks, grading, site development, or heavy civil construction
• Strong experience with takeoff or earthwork software such as AGTEK, Trimble Business Center, B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, or similar tools
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and supporting project documents
• Strong understanding of grading plans, cut/fill analysis, and site development scope
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with estimators, engineers, and project teams in a fast-moving environment

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
• Able to travel occasionally to job sites across Texas
• Interest in construction technology, robotics, and automation