TAKEOFF SPECIALIST
📍 Philippines
💰 negotiable
📅 Posted 2026-08-20 · via OnlineJobs
🏷 remote
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Location: Philippines – Remote
Projects: U.S.-Based Residential Construction
Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
We are looking for an experienced Construction Estimator / Takeoff Specialist to join our team and support residential construction projects throughout the United States.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and wood stick-frame / light-frame construction, with experience preparing accurate material and quantity takeoffs.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed material and quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural construction drawings.
• Review plans, specifications, details, and schedules to determine project requirements.
• Perform takeoffs for various construction scopes, including:
o Wood framing
o Lumber and sheathing
o Concrete and foundations
o Roofing
o Siding and exterior finishes
o Doors and windows
o Drywall and insulation
o Interior finishes
o Other residential construction materials
• Review architectural and structural plans for completeness and identify discrepancies or missing information.
• Organize takeoff quantities and project information using Smartsheet.
• Use Bluebeam Revu for plan review, measurements, markups, and quantity takeoffs.
• Review and navigate Revit models and drawings as needed.
• Coordinate with our U.S.-based design and construction team regarding project requirements and takeoff clarifications.
• Maintain accurate and organized estimating records for each project.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience estimating or performing takeoffs for construction projects.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Experience with U.S. residential construction is highly preferred.
• Experience working with wood stick framing / light-frame construction is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and terminology.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on takeoff accuracy.
Software Requirements
Candidates must be proficient in:
• Bluebeam Revu
• Revit
• Smartsheet
Experience with additional estimating or construction management software is a plus.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
• Accurate and highly detail-oriented
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects
• Able to work independently
• Comfortable communicating with a U.S.-based team
• Proactive in identifying drawing discrepancies and asking questions when needed
• Reliable and able to meet project deadlines
How to Apply
Please submit your resume/CV along with a brief description of your construction estimating experience.
If available, please also include sample takeoffs or estimating work demonstrating your experience reading U.S. construction drawings.