Materials Takeoff

Position Summary

The Material Takeoff is responsible for leading all quantity takeoffs, material tracking, and scope verification for assigned construction projects. This role serves as the technical authority for quantity accuracy from preconstruction through active construction, ensuring precise material forecasting, cost control alignment, and change order validation. The Material Takeoff partners closely with Project Managers, Estimating, Superintendents, and Accounting to ensure project quantities, materials, and scope changes are properly tracked and financially controlled.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform advanced and detailed quantity takeoffs from civil construction plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Serve as the primary quantity and scope reference for Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, maintain, and audit master quantity takeoff logs for assigned projects.
• Track installed quantities versus estimated quantities and provide variance analysis.
• Support change order pricing by validating additional scope quantities and material impacts.
• Review addenda, revisions, and design changes for quantity and scope impacts.
• Support project cost control through accurate unit tracking and quantity forecasting.
• Assist with subcontractor quantity verification, pay applications, and unit-based scopes.
• Support material procurement planning by forecasting material needs and long-lead quantities.
• Participate in preconstruction handoff, project kickoff, and cost review meetings.
• Partner with Estimating on bid validation, post-award reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Maintain organized documentation of quantities, changes, and final installed values for closeout.
• Support project closeout through final quantity verification and as-built documentation.
• Communicate quantity changes clearly to Project Management, Field Supervision, and Accounting.
• Ensure compliance with contract scope, company standards, and project controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of project quantities, pricing, and business information.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Responsibilities may be modified or added based on operational needs and business priorities.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in construction takeoffs, estimating, project controls, or project management support required.
• Extensive experience in underground utilities, wet utilities, or civil infrastructure construction strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Valid California driver’s license required.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of civil construction drawings, profiles, and specifications.
• Expert-level quantity takeoff accuracy and scope tracking skills.
• Strong cost control, forecasting, and variance analysis abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and takeoff software.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive project and financial information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary to light work in nature. The employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and office equipment, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach. The employee may occasionally lift or move office materials such as files, binders, laptops, or boxes of supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in a professional office environment, with occasional visits to field or construction sites as required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction noise when visiting job sites. All work must be performed in compliance with Cal/OSHA safety and ergonomic standards, and employees are expected to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering field areas.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and theCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Culture Alignment

All employees are expected to uphold Boudreau Pipeline’s values of Communication, Mutual Respect, and Accountability. These principles guide how we lead, collaborate, and perform our work every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity and At-Will Statement

Boudreau Pipeline Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.