Takeoff Technician

About the Company

TerraFirma is redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer by applying engineering principles of simplification and automation to infrastructure.

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
• 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 and coordination with project stakeholders
• Maintain organized, traceable documentation for takeoffs and bid packages
• Improve internal templates, standards, and workflows to increase speed and accuracy
• Provide feedback on software tools and internal systems used in estimating

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience performing construction takeoffs in earthworks, grading, or heavy civil construction
• Strong experience with takeoff software such as AGTEK, Trimble Business Center, B2W Estimate, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications
• Strong understanding of grading plans and cut/fill analysis
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving startup environment
• Willingness to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
• Ability to travel occasionally to job sites across Texas