[Hiring] Takeoff Specialist @High Light Electric

Role Description

High-Light Electric, Inc., part of Mendoza Companies, is seeking a detail-oriented Independent Contractor to provide Digital Takeoff Services supporting our Electrical Estimating team. This is a fully remote independent contractor engagement for professionals located in Latin America who have experience performing digital quantity takeoffs for construction projects. The contractor will support the estimating process by converting construction drawings and specifications into organized, coded quantity data used by our estimating team.

This engagement is structured around project-based deliverables rather than employment, offering flexibility while supporting a growing estimating operation.

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.

Growth Opportunities

• Larger and more complex project assignments
• Greater autonomy
• Opportunities to help train and support future takeoff contractors
• Expanded responsibilities are based on demonstrated performance and business needs.

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.