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

• Bachelor's 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