[Hiring] Construction Takeoff Specialist @High Light Electric

Role Description

High-Light Electric, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented Takeoff Specialist to support our estimating operation by turning construction plans and specifications into accurate, organized, work-coded quantity data. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working through plans carefully, catching what others may miss, documenting questions clearly, and producing takeoffs that estimators can confidently use.

For contractors who consistently demonstrate accuracy, reliability, and strong scope judgment, the engagement is designed with the potential to expand into Takeoff Specialist II, involving more complex takeoffs and greater autonomy.

What You'll Do

• Perform complete digital quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Company-provided coded tools.
• Apply the appropriate work/cost codes to all quantified items.
• Prepare takeoff files in a format that can be imported into the Company's estimating spreadsheets.
• Identify plan conflicts, specification discrepancies, missing information, and scope questions for estimator review.
• Prepare concise takeoff summary reports documenting assumptions and observations.
• Participate in estimating discussions to answer questions regarding completed takeoffs.
• Continuously study Company standards, plans, specifications, and public works documentation to improve deliverable quality.
• Contribute recommendations that help improve estimating tools, coding standards, and takeoff methodologies.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent organization and documentation skills
• Ability to meet agreed project deadlines
• Proactive communication regarding questions and conflicts
• Ability to produce complete, accurate, and well-documented deliverables with minimal oversight

Requirements

• Operate as an independent contractor.
• Provide their own computer.
• Provide their own reliable internet connection.
• Provide their own software licenses except for Company-provided coded tools and materials.
• Be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.
• Be able to provide services remotely from Latin America.

How This Engagement Works

• Project assignments are reviewed and coordinated during recurring planning meetings.
• For each project package, the estimated number of hours is agreed upon before work begins.
• Deliverables are reviewed upon completion.
• Approved work is invoiced according to the agreed engagement.
• Additional work resulting from project addenda is managed separately.
• There is no guaranteed minimum volume of work, as each assignment is an individual project engagement.

Grow Your Scope Through Results

• Takeoff Specialist I: Focuses on producing accurate quantity takeoffs, organizing work/cost codes, and clearly identifying conflicts, missing information, and review items. At this level, completed packages receive full review.
• Takeoff Specialist II: Contractors who consistently demonstrate strong accuracy, reliability, scope understanding, and sound judgment may become eligible for more complex prime-bid takeoffs with greater autonomy and spot-check review. At this level, the work requires stronger judgment around electrical, civil, subcontracted, coordination, and potentially missing scope.
• Advancement to expanded scope is based on demonstrated results, readiness, and Company needs. It is not based on tenure and is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity

High-Light Electric, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Important Information

This opportunity is for an independent contractor engagement and is not an offer of employment. Contractors are engaged on a project-by-project basis, maintain control over the means and methods used to perform the services, and are responsible for providing their own equipment, internet connection, taxes, insurance, and any other business expenses consistent with their independent contractor status.