Construction Takeoff and Estimating Specialist – Flooring

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Analyze architectural, construction, and flooring plans to grasp project requirements.

• Interpret drawings, dimensions, legends, specifications, and related notes.

• Identify locations and areas that require flooring installation.

• Establish flooring scope based on project documentation.

• Recognize missing information, inconsistencies, and unclear details that affect quantities.

• Conduct detailed flooring quantity takeoffs using construction drawings.

• Calculate floor areas and quantities for various flooring materials and finishes.

• Measure relevant spaces, rooms, and designated flooring areas.

• Account for project-specific requirements, exclusions, and pertinent details.

• Organize takeoff results for estimating and material planning.

• Prepare quantity summaries and supporting documentation.

• Provide measurements and takeoff information for project estimates.

• Review calculations and measurements to reduce errors and omissions.

• Identify discrepancies, scope gaps, and assumptions that need clarification.

• Maintain reviewable and verifiable documentation.

• Utilize PlanSwift or comparable construction takeoff software.

• Navigate digital construction plans and drawings effectively.

• Keep organized digital project files and takeoff records.

• Present takeoff information clearly and consistently.

• Work autonomously with minimal supervision to deliver precise takeoff results for a US-based construction firm.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hands-on experience in completing construction takeoffs, preferably for flooring.

• Capability to independently read and interpret construction plans and drawings.

• Strong understanding of flooring scope and quantity measurement.

• Practical experience using PlanSwift or similar construction takeoff software.

• Access to appropriate takeoff software and the necessary tools for the job.

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical precision.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage work independently.

• Ability to identify discrepancies and clarify missing or ambiguous information.

• Clear written communication skills.

• Must demonstrate practical flooring takeoff experience.

• Experience in flooring estimating or flooring quantity surveying is preferred.

• Familiarity with commercial or residential flooring projects is preferred.

• Understanding of various flooring materials, finishes, and installation requirements is preferred.

• Experience preparing takeoffs for contractors, flooring companies, or construction estimators is preferred.

• Experience reviewing architectural drawings, finish schedules, and construction specifications is preferred.

• Ability to work Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Monday to Friday schedule.

• US public holidays observed.