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KE&G Construction, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Take Off Technician

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

KE&G Construction Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company seeking a highly motivated and experienced Takeoff Technician to enhance their GPS and digital takeoff workflows. The role involves producing accurate quantity takeoffs and clear scope definitions for heavy civil projects, which is vital for bid accuracy, cost forecasting, and risk management.

Construction

Responsibilities

Perform detailed digital takeoffs for earthwork (cut/fill, shrink/swell, over-excavation), utilities (water, sewer, storm), curb/gutter, base, asphalt, concrete, and structures (culverts, retaining walls)

Generate mass haul diagrams, balance reports, and material summaries; apply appropriate swell/shrink factors and compaction assumptions

Calculate trench volumes and bedding/backfill requirements by pipe class and depth; account for overbreak and trench safety allowances

Interpret civil plans, details, and notes; corroborate with specifications, geotechnical reports, traffic control, SWPPP, and addenda/RFIs

Build and QA/QC surface models (existing/proposed), align plan/profile sheets, and verify datum/benchmark consistency

Import/clean survey data (alignments, control points) and reconcile with model geometry

Organize takeoff folders, maintain version control and audit trails

Flag drawing conflicts, scope gaps, and bid risks; draft RFI language for estimator review

Coordinate with estimators and project managers to align takeoffs with project phasing needs

Interface with field operations for constructability feedback and production rates

Support vendor/subcontractor quantity verification and scope delineation

Qualification

Digital takeoffCivil modeling toolsTrimble Business CenterGPS machine controlProduction-based estimatingEarthwork principlesUtility installationConstruction sequencingMicrosoft OfficeBluebeamDeadline reliabilityAttention to detailDocumentation habits

Required

2–4+ years in heavy civil takeoffs or related preconstruction/estimating support

Experience with Arizona agencies (City/County/ADOT)

Familiarity with GPS machine control and drone files and survey workflows

Exposure to production-based estimating and crew-based cost codes (e.g., HCSS)

Utilize Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam platforms

Strong proficiency with digital takeoff and civil modeling tools

Solid understanding of earthwork principles (topsoil stripping, moisture conditioning, over-exc, balancing), utility installation (pipe classes, manholes/structures), paving (mix types, lift thickness, density), and basic structural quantities

Ability to read and interpret plan/profile, cross sections, details, specs, and geotech reports

Working knowledge of DOT/local agency standards (ADOT or jurisdictional equivalents), CSI divisions, and construction sequencing

High attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and deadline reliability