Agtek Technician
Valrico, FL - USA
Job Summary
Takeoff Technician
Watson Civil Construction Inc. is a heavy/highway contractor specializing in FDOT projects large site infrastructure underground and road work with more than 300 employees working throughout Florida. We are a dynamic and growing company seeking a Takeoff Technician to join our estimating team in our Tampa or Jacksonville/St. Augustine FL office. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in estimating and civil construction supporting senior estimators and project teams in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
The Takeoff Technician will assist the estimating team by performing accurate quantity takeoffs and supporting proposal preparations for heavy civil and roadway projects. This position will focus on data entry plan review and organization of estimating materials to help ensure complete and accurate cost estimates.
Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret engineering drawings specifications and other project documents.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork utilities and roadway items using company software.
- Assist in organizing bid documents and maintaining project files.
- Input and update data into estimating and takeoff software (HCSS Agtek Bluebeam).
- Coordinate with estimators to verify quantities material requirements and subcontractor inputs.
- Support the gathering and organization of supplier and subcontractor quotes.
- Help maintain standardized takeoff templates and historical quantity databases.
- Learn and apply estimating principles under the guidance of senior estimators.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in construction civil engineering or related field preferred (internship or field experience accepted).
- Familiarity with reading civil construction plans and performing basic measurements.
- Experience with takeoff or design software (Agtek Bluebeam AutoCAD HCSS or similar) is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Motivated to learn and grow in the construction estimating field.
Education
- Associate degree or coursework in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary is negotiable based on experience
- Health dental vision life short and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- PTO and paid holidays
Watson Civil Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. DFWP
Job Type: Full-time
Required Experience:
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About Company
Watson Civil is a horizontal contractor working throughout Florida, specializing in large site infrastructure, underground, and road & bridge work.