Engineered Wood Products - Takeoff Specialist

About the Role

As part of the BlueLinx team, the Takeoff Specialist will work closely with customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of takeoff outputs. This will involve coordinating change management for active jobs, tracking revisions, and communicating updates to all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate the daily flow of information between customers and service providers by triaging requests, clarifying scope, and ensuring complete inputs for takeoffs and pre-construction deliverables.
• Manage customer requirements and expectations at both a general and job-specific level, including pre-construction notes, takeoff outputs, job status updates, and revision requests.
• Coordinate change management for active jobs by tracking revisions, confirming impacts to scope and schedule, and communicating updates to all stakeholders.
• Manage the customer setup process and ongoing account maintenance, including intake of required information, system/profile configuration, updates to standards, and documentation of customer-specific preferences.
• Interpret construction documentation and translate requirements into clear pre-construction notes and takeoff-ready inputs (plans, scopes, specifications).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, job status, and takeoff outputs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and resolve issues quickly.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices in takeoff and pre-construction services.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to set expectations, communicate clearly, and resolve issues quickly.
• Highly organized approach to managing multiple jobs simultaneously, including tracking status, priorities, revisions, and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret construction documentation and translate requirements into clear pre-construction notes and takeoff-ready inputs (plans, scopes, specifications).
• Proficiency with common business systems and job tracking tools (CRM, ticketing, spreadsheets).
• Comfortable maintaining customer account data and standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong written documentation skills, ensuring complete handoffs and consistent customer-specific requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience in estimating, takeoffs, or construction operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice to Have

• Experience with construction management software and technologies.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction regulations.
• Certification in construction management or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company Ownership.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting day one and 8 company holidays.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a leading national building products distributor.
• Remote work options and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Develop a strong understanding of construction operations and terminology to effectively communicate with customers and service providers.
• Create a portfolio of your work, including examples of pre-construction notes and takeoff outputs, to demonstrate your skills and experience.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of how you have managed multiple jobs simultaneously and coordinated change management for active jobs.
• Familiarize yourself with common business systems and job tracking tools, such as CRM and spreadsheets, to demonstrate your proficiency.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with BlueLinx's mission and values.
• Consider obtaining certification in construction management or a related field to increase your chances of being hired.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with customer service and stakeholder management, and provide examples of how you have resolved issues quickly and effectively.