Quantity Takeoff Specialist

Overview

Join CP Build as a Quantity Takeoff Specialist, reporting to the Estimator and performing work that impacts project outcomes and sales growth.

What you'll do

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for flooring, tile, cabinets, and countertops from drawings and specifications.
• Calculate material quantities in correct units (SF, SY, LF, EA) using appropriate waste factors.
• Quantify related items (trim, transition strips, thresholds, countertop edge profiles, cutouts) and count cabinet boxes.
• Cross-reference finish schedules against architectural drawings to flag discrepancies or missing information.
• Produce digital takeoffs in MeasureSquare 8 and label quantities traceable to source documents.
• Update quantities as project documents change and generate RFIs for missing or conflicting information.
• Organize and maintain digital plan files and takeoff records while managing multiple takeoffs for bid deadlines.

What you'll need

• 2+ years of experience in construction takeoffs, estimating, or quantity surveying.
• Proficiency with MeasureSquare 8 and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, floor plans, elevations, and finish schedules.
• Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail.
• Degree/diploma in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent written communication skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable computer.
• Availability to overlap at least 6 hours per day with U.S. business hours (Central Time).

Nice to have

• Experience with other digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff.
• Familiarity with GC bid portals such as BuildingConnected, PlanHub, or iSqFt.
• Familiarity with flooring and finish materials including LVP/LVT, sheet vinyl, carpet, porcelain/ceramic tile, quartz, and granite.

Details

• Job type: Full-time (Remote).
• Reporting line: Estimator.