What are the responsibilities and job description for the Take Off Estimator position at TDIndustries?
Job Summary
Processes requests for quantity takeoffs from project detailed drawings. Reviews specifications for understanding and makes interpretations of information in the specifications to avoid ambiguities. Works closely with the Estimators to support the cost estimation process.
Company Overview
Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.
Our employees, whom we call “Partners” are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.
Essential Duties
- Conducts quantity takeoffs and reviews project plans/specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope.
- Generates takeoff reports for estimators, and verifies their accuracy.
- Monitors all addenda, scope changes and breakouts to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.
- Communicates with internal customers concerning issues with project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.
- Verifies the specifications summary and enters specifications summary data into takeoff software.
- Identifies any missing pricing of labor, scope and material.
- Communicates with vendors and suppliers regarding missing pricings required to complete bids.
Minimum Requirements
- High School or GED is required.
- Associate’s Degree or two-year technicial training in Construction, Engineering or related field is preferred.
- 0-2 years of estimating experience required
- Must have understanding of commercial building and trade specific codes and regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to interpret blueprints, schematics, isometrics and specifications.
- Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and time management skills.
TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled
