Plant Takeoff Specialist

FERGUSON

1d•Remote

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, including Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company with approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, aims to make customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. The company is seeking a Plant Takeoff Specialist to work remotely, partnering with Project Managers, engineers, and contractors for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. This role involves generating detailed scopes of materials specific to the requirements for each project.

Requirements

3+ years of experience performing material takeoffs for Waterworks materials
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of pipe, valves, fittings, and misc materials associated with the waterworks industry. Specifically DIP, Steel, Stainless, HDPE, PVC, and Process Valves
Demonstrated knowledge of construction documents – Plans, Detail drawings, P&ID Drawings, Specifications, Bid forms and front end documents, project management, and construction administration
Detailed and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy
Strongly organized and with the ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to handle electronic file management on data server
Ability to learn new technological advances within our industry and operation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word & Excel
Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sage Estimating is a plus
Knowledge of Planswift Estimating software is a plus
Design-Build experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Review schedule for work required and associated timeline
Analyze specifications, plans, and details and identify issues
Set up meetings with Project managers and Plant sales associates for review of overall project prior to starting takeoff
Send RFI to engineers as needed to resolve issues
Perform detailed material takeoff
Mark plans accordingly checking and highlighting items taken off
Enter specification, phase, system, location, and notes as required for each item
Note any specific qualifications or alternatives to plans or specifications
Complete takeoff and review project data for accuracy before releasing to Project Manager
Review project addenda daily and update scope of materials as required