Quantity Surveyor

Job Description: MEP Take-off Specialist (US Projects)

Position Title: MEP Take-off Specialist

Department: Preconstruction / Engineering Support

Location: Banaswadi, Bangalore

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented MEP Take-off Specialist to support U.S. construction

projects through accurate quantity take-offs and scope quantification for Mechanical,

Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems. The role involves reviewing

construction drawings, specifications, and BIM models to produce precise material

quantities and technical take-off deliverables that support estimating and

preconstruction teams.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical (HVAC) Take-offs

Perform quantity take-offs for ductwork, fittings, accessories, insulation, and supports.

Quantify HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, VAVs and associated components.

Prepare take-offs for hydronic, chilled water and refrigerant piping systems.

Develop equipment counts and package-level quantity summaries.

Electrical Take-offs

Prepare quantity take-offs for conduits, cable trays, feeders, panels, switchgear, and electrical devices.

Interpret electrical plans, one-line diagrams, risers and panel schedules.

Quantify components for power distribution and specialty electrical systems.

Plumbing / Fire Protection Take-offs

Perform quantity take-offs for domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm and fire protection systems.

Quantify fixtures, valves, fittings, accessories and specialty components.

Extract quantities using plans, risers, schedules and details.

Drawing Review & Scope Analysis

Review U.S. construction documents, specifications and coordinated models.

Interpret project scope based on drawings, details and CSI divisions.

Identify drawing discrepancies, scope gaps and missing information affecting take-off accuracy.

Update and reconcile quantities based on drawing revisions.

Documentation & Deliverables

Prepare detailed quantity take-off reports and summaries.

Produce marked-up drawings and quantity backup documentation.

Maintain organized take-off logs and revision comparison records.

Support scope package quantification by trade, area or system.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.

[2-5] + years of experience in MEP quantity take-offs, estimating support, or preconstruction services.

Experience working on U.S. commercial, industrial, or mission critical projects preferred.

Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems.

Required Skills

Proficiency in reading U.S. construction drawings and specifications.

Strong knowledge of MEP quantity take-off methodologies.

Familiarity with CSI Master Format (Divisions 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28).

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Software Experience

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Trimble Accubid / LiveCount

CostX / Planswift / On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Key Deliverables

Detailed MEP quantity take-offs

Equipment and material quantity summaries

Scope package quantification reports

Marked-up take-off drawings