Off Technician

Santa Ana, California, United States of America

Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with over 55 years of superior performance and industry expertise on residential, public, and commercial projects.

Our commitment to creating excellence in people and projects has earned us over 100 industry awards and recognitions. Our vast array of services allows us to excel at developing and implementing innovative, technologically sound solutions to confront the most challenging land development, natural resource, and environmentally friendly energy issues throughout the United States. From employing a fully GPS‑guided company‑owned fleet of over 275 pieces of heavy equipment to developing proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, Sukut’s 55‑year track record has elevated its work process to revolutionary and creative practice.

This approach makes Sukut time and cost‑efficient on every project.

Sukut’s culture of putting its employees first, coupled with an open‑door and family‑like environment, provides a welcoming atmosphere where every employee is encouraged to learn and grow.

As a Take‑off Technician, you’ll play a key role in our preconstruction and estimating efforts by generating accurate quantity take‑offs from civil and architectural plans. Your work helps ensure competitive, precise bids and project planning for a variety of heavy civil construction projects.

This role is especially well‑suited for someone who thrives on precision, enjoys working with data, and finds satisfaction in producing clean, accurate work that others rely on to make critical decisions.

• Interpret and analyze engineering and architectural drawings, specifications, and soils reports.
• Convert 2D CAD files into 3D models using AutoCAD.
• Calculate earthwork volumes, structural excavation/backfill, and other construction quantities.
• Perform detailed area take‑offs for pads, slopes, streets, utilities, and drainage structures.
• Review and overlay plans in Bluebeam to identify revisions and updates.
• Collaborate with estimators, geotechnical engineers, and project managers, and other as needed to clarify scope and assumptions.
• Maintain standardized layers, colors, and plot styles for consistent, clear output.
• Organize take‑off files and summaries for seamless integration into bid packages.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, 3D modeling, or related field (we also welcome a combination of education and hands‑on experience in place of a formal degree).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or estimating, with the ability to read and interpret engineering plans, schematics, and soils reports.
• Proven ability to perform take‑offs using software like Agtek, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Trimble, or similar.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Attention to detail, time management, and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work on‑site; this is not a remote position.
• Eligibility to work in the United States, full‑time (Monday‑Friday) with overtime as necessary.

• Bonus points if you have 2 years’ experience working as a Take‑off Technician, particularly with a heavy civil contractor specializing in grading.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer‑funded HSA contribution.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.
• Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.
• 401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.
• Employee‑owned.

The reasonable compensation range for this position includes a new hire base hourly rate of $31.25 - $38.46 per hour + comprehensive benefits + potential for a discretionary profit‑sharing bonus.

Individual pay within this compensation range may span multiple levels within the role and is determined by assessing job‑related skills,…