Job Description

Burns Dirt - Columbus, Mississippi

Burns Group is a family-owned business, established in 1977 serving the civil construction and aggregates industry in the Southeast. Our portfolio includes heavy civil, logistics, and recycling divisions. Our core values and dedication to our people guide every aspect of our company. We invite you to contact us and see what it means to be #burnsbuilt.

The Takeoff Technician is responsible for producing accurate, reliable quantity takeoffs that support Burns Dirt’s estimating and pre-construction efforts. This role focuses exclusively on quantifying work, preparing plan data for takeoff, and validating quantities to ensure bids are competitive, complete, and defensible.

This position does  not perform design or drafting work. Instead, it converts plan sets and specifications into clear, verified quantity data using AGTEK and related takeoff tools.

Core Responsibilities

Quantity Takeoff & Model Preparation

• Perform detailed AGTEK takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, paving, and concrete-related scopes.
• Import, clean, and organize plan files for takeoff accuracy and consistency.
• Set up takeoff models and layers according to Burns Dirt estimating standards.
• Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear information in plan sets prior to takeoff.

Quality Assurance & Verification

• QA all quantities by cross-checking plans, profiles, details, and specifications.
• Compare quantities across plan sheets to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Verify takeoffs align with historical production assumptions and estimating needs.
• Flag scope gaps, assumptions, or risk items for estimator review.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Generate clear, organized quantity summaries for estimators.
• Redline plan sheets to document takeoff assumptions, clarifications, and revisions.
• Maintain clean, standardized digital project folders and version control.
• Archive takeoff files for post-bid reference and historical cost analysis.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with estimators to clarify scope, quantities, and bid priorities.
• Participate in pre-bid plan reviews and internal estimating discussions as needed.
• Support bid deadlines by managing workload across multiple active pursuits.

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve takeoff templates, standards, and workflows.
• Contribute to estimating process improvements and accuracy benchmarking.
• Stay current on AGTEK updates and takeoff best practices.

Ideal Candidate

You are detail-driven, analytical, and methodical. You enjoy turning complex plan sets into clean, reliable quantity data. You understand how accurate takeoffs directly impact job performance in the field and take pride in delivering work estimators can trust.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with AGTEK and AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize digital data efficiently.

• Understanding of construction drawings, grading, utilities, and paving plans.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and file management systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with estimators and project managers.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Quantity takeoffs align within a < 3% variance of field quantities.

• Estimators receive clean, complete takeoff data on time for every bid.

• Plan sets are organized, standardized, and easy for anyone to navigate.

• Scope gaps and risks are identified  before bids are submitted.

• You help the pre-construction team make faster, more confident decisions.

All candidates must be able to pass the following: 

• Drug Screen
• Background Screening 
• MVR Screening 

Employment Eligibility:

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility will be required if selected for hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Burns Dirt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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