The Old Dominion Group ยท 1 day ago
Specialty Takeoff Engineer
Old Dominion Firestopping, Inc. provides complete firestopping solutions and is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Takeoff Engineer to join their team. This role is focused on preparing accurate project budgets, assisting with bids, and ensuring the team is well-prepared throughout the preconstruction phase.
Responsibilities
Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings
Compile all documents needed to generate a bid
Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors as needed to assist estimators with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor; and incorporate quantities and pricing into the project budget
Organize, review, and prepare job files, identifying clear scopes of work and any potential risk factors
Assist with generating construction budget by studying plans, completing quality takeoffs, and evaluating updated plans for changes
Double-check estimates
Assist with presenting and explaining project budgets to customers, operations team, and others
Monitor customer and project deadlines and communicate any changes or issues to the team
Assist with identifying and tracking leads, proposals, and bids
Oversee work progress, review and update logs, and communicate potential issues and challenges to estimators and other team members
Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications, throughout the entire course of the project
Write up technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals
Qualification
Required
A HS diploma or equivalent; or a combination of equivalent training, education and relevant work experience
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Reliable and punctual
Must have a reliable transportation and available to work extended hours, as needed
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to think critically and work independently
Demonstrated customer service skills
Must be an effective team player with a positive attitude
Very proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to interact with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders in a positive, constructive manner
Preferred
Two-year degree preferred
Prior construction industry and safety experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Company
The Old Dominion Group
The Old Dominion Group specializes in mechanical insulation, materials sourcing, project management, and training services.