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Equivalent combination of field experience and technical expertise may be considered. * 3-5 years of mechanical construction experience, with exposure to estimating, take-off, or database management preferred. Field installation or fabrication experience in plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, or process is a plus * Proficiency with take-off software and working knowledge of Revit, Stratus, Trimble, or similar take-off and model-based estimating tools. * Working understanding of mechanical systems construction, including fabrication, labor factors, and material take-offs for plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process systems. * Familiarity with database structures, pricing systems, and cost data management. * Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, models, and specifications for quantity extraction. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and standardization. * Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to support process development. * Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and support technology adoption efforts. * Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus. ## Description The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist supports the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in executing and maintaining take-off operations and technologies used across the preconstruction and estimating process. This role assists with the implementation of systems, standards, and tools that ensure accurate, efficient, and consistent quantity take-off across all mechanical disciplines-including plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist helps maintain pricing database accuracy by supporting alignment with current procurement agreements, supplier pricing, and manufacturing requirements. Working under the direction of the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager, this individual contributes to training support, workflow execution, and continuous improvement efforts. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist reports directly to the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager and plays a supporting role in advancing model-based estimating and data-driven decision-making across the company's mechanical construction business. Essential Duties * Assist the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in maintaining and executing take-off processes, workflows, and tools to support accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all estimating disciplines. * Serve as a knowledgeable take-off software resource, helping take-off team members troubleshoot issues and apply best practices under manager guidance. * Support updates to estimating databases, helping ensure that material, labor, and equipment pricing aligns with current procurement agreements and manufacturing standards. * Assist with maintaining database integrity across mechanical scopes (plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process) by coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, and VDC teams as directed. * Contribute to workload tracking tools used to forecast resource needs and balance take-off assignments across the department. * Assist in executing technical and process initiatives within the take-off function as assigned, supporting improvements and standards under the direction of the Manager. * Help build and maintain standardized take-off templates, assemblies, and workflows that align with company estimating standards and market best practices. * Support the training and onboarding of take-off team members to ensure consistency in methodology and deliverables. * Assist with documenting and executing process improvement initiatives related to model-based estimating and quantity extraction from VDC models. * Support the Take-off Technology and Data Manager in applying system standards, naming conventions, and file structures for all take-off operations. * Serve as a technical resource to take-off team members on software usage, database updates, and workflow questions. * Support collaboration with operations teams to help ensure work breakdown structure (WBS) and status utilization goals are achieved. * Assist in monitoring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency between take-off models and take-off reports. * Support Procurement coordination efforts to track vendor/manufacturer price updates and integrate changes into the take-off database in a timely manner. * Work closely with VDC and Engineering teams to help ensure take-off standards align with model-based estimating workflows. * Assist with analysis of take-off data for accuracy and variance trends to help identify training or process improvement needs. * Support preconstruction reporting, dashboards, and analytics related to take-off volume, accuracy, and efficiency metrics. * Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and process innovations related to take-off automation, model integration, and estimating accuracy. * Support standardization efforts across projects, offices, and markets to promote repeatable and scalable take-off processes. * Help develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and internal knowledge bases for all take-off tools and workflows. * Perform other duties as required. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)