KE&G Construction, Inc.

Employee-owned heavy civil contractor constructing infrastructure

Take Off Technician

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTucson, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

The role requires 2–4+ years in heavy civil takeoffs or related preconstruction or estimating support.
Experience with Arizona agencies such as City, County, or ADOT is required.
Familiarity with GPS machine control, drone files, and survey workflows is required.
Exposure to production-based estimating and crew-based cost codes such as HCSS is required.
The role requires using Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam platforms.
Strong proficiency with digital takeoff and civil modeling tools is required.
The candidate must understand earthwork principles, including topsoil stripping, moisture conditioning, over-excavation, and balancing; utility installation, including pipe classes, manholes, and structures; paving, including mix types, lift thickness, and density; and basic structural quantities.
The candidate must be able to read and interpret plan/profile sheets, cross sections, details, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
Working knowledge of DOT and local agency standards, CSI divisions, and construction sequencing is required.
The candidate must have high attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and deadline reliability.
The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate active construction sites.
The candidate must be able to work outdoors in varied weather and tolerate exposure to dust, machinery, noise, uneven terrain, and other site-related conditions.
A Part 107 license is preferred but not required; if hired without one, the candidate must obtain it upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed digital takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, curb and gutter, base, asphalt, concrete, and structures.
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, corroborating them with specifications, geotechnical reports, traffic control, SWPPP, and addenda or 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; 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 both office and field environments; occasional extended hours may be needed to meet project deadlines.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

About the Company

KE&G Construction, Inc.

Employee-owned heavy civil contractor constructing infrastructure

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tucson, AZ
Founded: 1972

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