Takeoff Technician – Earthworks & Site Development

TerraFirma•Austin, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Kleiner Perkins and Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer. The innovations we develop on Earth will lay the groundwork for the technologies that one day make settlement on Mars possible. You will produce the quantity takeoffs that drive TerraFirma’s estimating process for earthworks and site development projects. You will work closely with estimators, engineers, and project managers to translate civil plans and field conditions into accurate, decision-ready quantities that shape how we bid work. This role is highly detail-oriented and execution-focused. You will own takeoff outputs across grading, excavation, utilities, paving, and related scopes, while helping improve the speed, accuracy, and repeatability of how TerraFirma prices jobs. As our internal estimating tools and workflows evolve, you will also help refine the systems that make takeoff faster and more reliable.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience performing construction takeoffs, preferably in earthworks, grading, site development, or heavy civil construction
Strong experience with takeoff or earthwork software such as AGTEK, Trimble Business Center, B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, or similar tools
Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and supporting project documents
Strong understanding of grading plans, cut/fill analysis, and site development scope
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with estimators, engineers, and project teams in a fast-moving environment
Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
Ability to travel occasionally to job sites across Texas
Interest in construction technology, robotics, and automation

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for earthworks and site development scopes, including grading, excavation, fill, utilities, and paving
Review civil drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and related bid documents to define scope accurately
Generate cut/fill quantities, haul assumptions, and material volume calculations that can be translated directly into estimates
Work closely with estimators to structure takeoff outputs into clear, usable estimating inputs
Identify scope gaps, quantity risks, and plan inconsistencies early in the bid process
Support pre-bid planning through site visits, walkthroughs, and coordination with project stakeholders when required
Maintain organized, traceable documentation for takeoffs, assumptions, and bid packages
Improve internal templates, standards, and workflows to increase takeoff speed, consistency, and accuracy
Provide feedback on software tools and internal systems used in estimating and project planning