Take Off Technician
No salary listed
Mid
Tucson, AZ, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- 2–4+ years of experience in heavy civil takeoffs or related preconstruction or estimating support.
- Experience with Arizona agencies such as City, County, or ADOT agencies.
- Familiarity with GPS machine control, drone files, and survey workflows.
- Exposure to production-based estimating and crew-based cost codes such as HCSS.
- Ability to use Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam platforms.
- Strong proficiency with digital takeoff and civil modeling tools.
- Solid understanding of earthwork principles, including topsoil stripping, moisture conditioning, over-excavation, and balancing; utility installation, including pipe classes and manholes or structures; paving, including mix types, lift thickness, and density; and basic structural quantities.
- Ability to read and interpret plan/profile sheets, cross sections, details, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
- Working knowledge of DOT and local agency standards, such as ADOT or jurisdictional equivalents, CSI divisions, and construction sequencing.
- High attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate active construction sites.
- Must obtain a Part 107 license upon hire if hired without one.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed digital takeoffs for earthwork, including cut/fill, shrink/swell, and over-excavation; utilities, including water, sewer, and storm; curb/gutter, base, asphalt, concrete, and structures such as culverts and retaining walls.
- Generate mass haul diagrams, balance reports, and material summaries, applying appropriate swell/shrink factors and compaction assumptions.
- Calculate trench volumes and bedding/backfill requirements by pipe class and depth, accounting for overbreak and trench safety allowances.
- Interpret civil plans, details, and notes, and corroborate them with specifications, geotechnical reports, traffic control, SWPPP, and addenda/RFIs.
- Build and quality-check existing and proposed surface models, align plan/profile sheets, and verify datum and benchmark consistency.
- Import and clean survey data, including alignments and control points, and reconcile it with model geometry.
- Organize takeoff folders and maintain version control and audit trails.
- Flag drawing conflicts, scope gaps, and bid risks, and draft RFI language for estimator review.
- Coordinate with estimators and project managers to align takeoffs with project phasing needs.
- Interface with field operations to obtain constructability feedback and production rates.
- Support vendor and subcontractor quantity verification and scope delineation.
- Work in office and field environments, including outdoors in varied weather conditions and on active construction sites; tolerate exposure to dust, machinery, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Work occasional extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
About the company
KE&G Construction builds essential infrastructure in the Southwest, focusing on heavy civil and commercial projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, flood control, and water systems. Its work is executed through a dedicated team of employee-owners who directly share in the company’s success, reflecting the firm’s ESOP structure. The company operates in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and recently added a commercial division to diversify its portfolio. What sets KE&G apart is its transition from a local homebuilder to a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor, creating a culture of accountability and long-term commitment to projects and communities. Its goal is to expand its regional footprint while delivering reliable infrastructure work through a fully engaged, employee-owned workforce.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tucson, Arizona
Founded
1972
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KE&G said August 2026 bidding topped $400 million, supporting 2027 backlog.
- The company added more than 650 workers and reinvested $6 million into fleet.
- 2026 safety awards and USA TODAY Top Workplace recognition improve recruiting and retention.
What critics are saying
- KE&G still depends heavily on Arizona and New Mexico public works bidding.
- Commercial division expansion in 2026 adds execution risk against established general contractors.
- If ADOT and municipal award flow slows, backlog could shrink before 2027.
What makes KE&G Construction, Inc. unique
- 100% employee-owned since 2014, with 600+ employee-owners across the Southwest.
- Self-performs earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and structural concrete across civil and commercial jobs.
- Blue Diamond Legacy Holdings backs KE&G with a 2026 future headquarters and growth capital.
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Benefits
- Company Equity
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability