Quantity Takeoff Specialist
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CP BuildCommercial Finishes Construction
Philippines (Remote), Overlap at least 6 hours per day with U.S. business hours (Central Time)Full-TimeMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in construction takeoffs, estimating, or quantity surveying
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in quantity surveying, construction management, architecture, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in construction takeoffs, estimating, or quantity surveying
- Proficiency with MeasureSquare 8 and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, floor plans, elevations, and finish schedules
- Strong math and measurement skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills; fluent written and spoken English
- Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable computer
- Availability to overlap at least 6 hours per day with U.S. business hours (Central Time)
- Preferred: Experience with digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff
- Preferred: Familiarity with flooring and finish materials (LVP/LVT, sheet vinyl, carpet, tile, quartz, granite)
- Preferred: Familiarity with GC bid portals such as BuildingConnected, PlanHub, or iSqFt
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for flooring, tile, cabinets, and countertops from blueprints, floor plans, elevations, finish schedules, and specifications
- Calculate material quantities in the correct units (SF, SY, LF, EA), applying appropriate waste factors and accounting for seams, cuts, and room transitions
- Quantify related items such as trim, transition strips, thresholds, countertop edge profiles, and cutouts; count cabinet boxes from elevations and schedules
- Cross-reference finish schedules against architectural drawings and specifications to flag discrepancies or missing information
- Perform digital takeoffs using MeasureSquare 8, with quantities clearly labeled and traceable to source documents
- Enter quantities accurately into standardized Excel bid workbooks
- Update takeoff quantities as project documents change (addenda, RFIs, ASIs, bulletins), and generate RFIs for missing or conflicting information
- Organize and maintain digital plan files and takeoff records, managing multiple takeoffs at once to meet bid deadlines
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