Take Off Specialist

Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a

 Take Off Technician who will be responsible for, but not limited to evaluating the scope of work, reviewing technical documents, calculating earthwork quantities, and determining material and subcontract requirements for potential site development projects.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate project drawings and specifications to compile a detailed quantity take off for all bid items included in the project scope of work.
• Converting project drawings or civil engineer CAD files to 3D CAD models for earthwork calculations.
• Calculate different earthwork quantities (Mass Excavation, Over-excavation, cut/fill), structural excavation, structural backfill, and related excavation material.
• Update project takeoff per engineer issued addendums and clarifications.
• Area take-offs of the project (slopes, flats, etc.).
• Plotting and coloring detailed maps to distinguish between different pay quantities.
• Develop detailed volume reports and cut/fill maps for multiple project phases using earthwork software.
• Maintain take-off spreadsheets for organizing material description and quantities, back up of work, and summary of the project.
• Maintain a log of all bid plans, specifications, and revisions.
• Upload, manage, and distribute bid documents through a company file transfer protocol (FTP) website.
• Prepare and manage RFQ’s to vendors and sub-contractors.
• Review construction notes to quantify the scope of work and specs.
• Performs additional assignments at the Chief Estimator’s request.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to speak effectively with general management, customers, vendors and visitors.
• Ability to read and process documents such as contracts and subcontracts, statistical reports, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and fully understand project drawings, blueprints, specifications and RFQ's
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to plot and scan drawings and other documents on company printers or plotters, and the ability to clear jams and reload paper, toner, and ink cartridges.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD computer-aided drafting software.
• Working knowledge in AGTEK earthwork software.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in CAD Drafting or equivalent work experience in a construction environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.

TRAVEL:

• This position travels to various site locations. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time.

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience. 
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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