Material Takeoff Officer (Quantity Surveying Background) at Burhani Engineers Ltd

Key Responsibilities

Material Take-Offs & Quantity Extraction

• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and civil engineering drawings including general arrangement (GA), sections, and detail drawings.
• Accurately extract quantities of materials such as concrete, reinforcement bars, formwork, backfilling, aggregates, steel, piping, asphalt, timber, and finishing materials.
• Prepare comprehensive material schedules and summaries per discipline, phase and location.

Estimating & Tendering Support

• Provide detailed material quantities to support tender documentation, preliminary estimates, and BOQ development.
• Work collaboratively with the cost estimation team to align material take-offs with standard unit rates and cost build-up.
• Update quantity estimates based on drawing revisions, change orders, and site modifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Create and maintain structured quantity tracking sheets and take-off logs.
• Ensure all extracted quantities are referenced against the latest issued drawings and specification documents.
• Support the development of procurement schedules based on material quantities and construction timelines.

Site & Technical Coordination

• Liaise with project engineers, site supervisors, and foremen to verify material usage and reconcile actual quantities with estimates.
• Participate in joint site visits to confirm measurements and identify potential quantity discrepancies or scope gaps.
• Assist in validating contractor claims related to material quantities and work progress.

Digital Tools & Software Utilization

Use digital measurement and take-off tools such as:

• AutoCAD for 2D measurement and verification
• PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, or similar platforms for digital take-offs
• MS Excel and/or Quantity Surveying software for quantity tabulations and reporting

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of Four (4) years of experience in a similar role within a civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction firm.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering components, construction sequences, and technical specifications.