Take Off Technician

Tucson, AZ
Full Time
Mid Level
KE&G Construction Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Takeoff Technician to support and enhance our GPS and digital takeoff workflows. The Takeoff Technician assists the estimating team by producing accurate, well documented quantity takeoffs and clear scope definitions for heavy civil projects. This position is vital to bid accuracy, cost forecasting, and risk management across earthwork, underground utilities, paving, structures, and site improvements.

 What you’ll be doing
  • Quantities & Measurement
    • 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.
  • Plans & Models
    • 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.
  • Documentation & Controls
    • Organize takeoff folders, maintain version control and audit trails.
    • Flag drawing conflicts, scope gaps, and bid risks; draft RFI language for estimator review.
  • Collaboration
    • 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.


Requirements
  • 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.
  • Preferred not required Part 107 license. If hired without license candidate must obtain license upon hire
  • High attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and deadline reliability.
 
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk/hear, and operate computers
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate active construction sites
  • Work both in office and field environments; outdoors in varied weather conditions
  • Exposure to dust, machinery, noise, uneven terrain, and site-related conditions
  • Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines
Why KE&G?
At KE&G, we believe in building more than just projects—we build people. Our commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation sets us apart.
Benefits:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a KE&G Employee-Owner!      
  • Competitive Salary + Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)                                                                                         
  • Employee-Specific Development Plans
  • Medical Insurance (BCBS – HSA & PPO Options)
  • Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
  • Company Events: Annual Picnic, Employee Choice Awards, Boot Bucks, and More!
  • Company vehicle or Employee-provided vehicle program.
  • Annual Bonuses
  • Laptop Computer
  • iPhone
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Are you ready to take your commercial construction career to the next level and join a team that values ownership, leadership, and innovation?

Apply today to join KE&G and be part of Constructing Our Legacy!

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 


 
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