Position summary

The Takeoff Technician produces accurate quantity takeoffs from bid documents so the Estimating team can price site grading, utilities, blasting, asphalt paving, demolition, and natural gas work. The role builds earthwork models in AgTek, measures and marks up plans in Bluebeam Revu, and organizes quantities in Excel for estimators to price.

Essential duties and responsibilities

General estimating support

• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and geotech reports for scope and quantity impacts.
• Mark up drawings in Bluebeam with clear, color-coded layers for estimator review.
• Organize quantities in Excel templates aligned to the company's cost codes.
• Track addenda and revise takeoffs as plans change.
• Flag discrepancies, missing information, and scope gaps to estimators.
• Support bid-day preparation and maintain an organized bid file.
• Visit project sites as needed to verify conditions.
• Hand off takeoffs and models to Operations and field GPS teams on awarded jobs.

  Earthwork and site grading

• Build existing and proposed surface models in AgTek from PDF plans, CAD files, and survey data.
• Calculate cut/fill volumes, topsoil stripping, undercut, subgrade, and stone base quantities.
• Apply shrink/swell factors and identify import/export and balance needs.
• Develop haul and phasing quantities when requested by the estimator.

  Utilities and natural gas

• Take off storm, sanitary, and water pipe by size, material, and depth range.
• Count structures, fittings, valves, hydrants, and services.
• Measure trench, bedding, backfill, and rock excavation quantities.
• Quantify natural gas main and service lines, tie-ins, and restoration.

  Blasting and rock

• Estimate rock excavation volumes from geotechnical reports and boring logs.
• Identify areas likely to require blasting versus mechanical removal.

  Asphalt and paving

• Measure paving areas and calculate tonnage by mix type and lift thickness.
• Take off milling, base course, curb, striping, and patching quantities.

  Demolition

• Quantify removal of pavement, structures, utilities, and other site features.
• Note disposal, salvage, and hazardous material items flagged in the documents.

  Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of quantity takeoff experience in civil, site work, or heavy construction (or equivalent education plus 1 year).
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, cross-sections, details, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of earthwork, underground utility, and paving construction methods.
• Strong math skills, including area, volume, and unit conversions.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet firm bid deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with estimators, engineers, and field staff.

  Software	Required proficiency
  AgTek	Build existing and design surfaces from PDF and CAD; calculate earthwork volumes, cut/fill maps, and material layers; utility trench takeoff
  Bluebeam Revu	Measurement tools, calibration, counts, custom tool sets, layers, markups, and document comparison for addenda
  Microsoft Excel	Formulas, lookups, takeoff templates, and quantity summaries
  Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams	Bid correspondence, RFIs, scheduling, and team coordination

  Preferred qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software.
• Familiarity with HCSS HeavyBid, B2W Estimate, or another heavy civil estimating system (preferred).
• Knowledge of state DOT specifications and pay item structures.
• Exposure to natural gas distribution standards and utility owner requirements.
• Field experience in grading, pipe, or paving operations.

  Working conditions

• Primarily office-based, with extended computer and dual-monitor work.
• Occasional site visits involving uneven terrain, weather exposure, and active construction areas; required PPE provided.
• Overtime may be required around bid deadlines.
• Valid driver's license required for site visits.

Equal opportunity employer

Civil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.