Specialty Takeoff Engineer

Job Summary:

Old Dominion Firestopping, Inc. provides complete firestopping solutions to restore the fire rating required for through penetrations and joint applications. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Takeoff Engineer to join our growing team. This position is ideal for entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic or experienced estimators looking to advance their careers in the construction industry.

The Takeoff Engineer plays a key role in preparing accurate project budgets, assisting with bids, and ensuring our team is well-prepared throughout the preconstruction phase. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and a clear path for career development within a company that values safety, precision, and growth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings


• Compile all documents needed to generate a bid


• Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors as needed to assist estimators with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor; and incorporate quantities and pricing into the project budget


• Organize, review, and prepare job files, identifying clear scopes of work and any potential risk factors


• Assist with generating construction budget by studying plans, completing quality takeoffs, and evaluating updated plans for changes


• Double-check estimates


• Assist with presenting and explaining project budgets to customers, operations team, and others


• Monitor customer and project deadlines and communicate any changes or issues to the team


• Assist with identifying and tracking leads, proposals, and bids


• Oversee work progress, review and update logs, and communicate potential issues and challenges to estimators and other team members


• Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications, throughout the entire course of the project


• Write up technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals

Minimum Qualifications:

• A HS diploma or equivalent; or a combination of equivalent training, education and relevant work experience; two-year degree preferred.


• Prior construction industry and safety experience preferred


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills


• Reliable and punctual


• Must have a reliable transportation and available to work extended hours, as needed


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to think critically and work independently


• Demonstrated customer service skills


• Must be an effective team player with a positive attitude


• Very proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)


• Ability to interact with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders in a positive, constructive manner


• Preferred - Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb


• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed


• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video


• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.


• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.

 Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.