Takeoff Specialist

<p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis">With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Position Purpose:</b><br>The Takeoff Specialist is a subject matter expert dedicated to orchestrating the workflow for blueprint takeoffs, managing cross-functional project plans, and ensuring stakeholders are kept informed and deadlines are met. They support outside sales field partners by providing specific training, expertise, and project management centered around driving blueprint takeoffs for managed account customers. Their mission aligns with The Home Depot’s objective to equip Pro customers with end-to-end solutions for planned purchases.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>70% - Delivery and Execution - Project manage all aspects of the exterior jobs requested from the blueprint takeoff. Partner across THD teams and suppliers to fully support the total project scope. Prepare for and conduct customer blueprint takeoff pre-call meetings. Follow-up with takeoff suppliers, internal quoting teams, and others to meet SLAs specific to the customer project for on time execution.</p></li><li><p>10% - Planning - Participate in project prioritization, preparation, and planning.</p></li><li><p>20% - Team and Stakeholder Management - Partner with internal teams to improve product offerings, services, and needs that support the takeoff business. Attend team meetings and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners for strategic alignment. Partner and support market leaders for training needs, performance updates, and feedback</p></li></ul><p><b>Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b></p><ul><li><p>This Position typically reports to Manager, Pro Takeoffs</p></li><li><p>This Position has 0 direct reports</p></li></ul><p><b>Travel Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Travel between locations required</p></li></ul><p><b>Physical Requirements: </b></p><ul><li><p>Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).</p></li></ul><p><b>Working Conditions: </b></p><ul><li><p>Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Must be 18 years of age or older</p></li><li><p>Must be legally permitted to work in the United States</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li><p>Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred</p></li><li><p>1-2+ years of construction estimations and/or takeoff experience</p></li><li><p>1-2+ years’ experience reading and interpreting blueprint plans</p></li><li><p>Ability to read and understand architectural and structural plan sets </p></li><li><p>Experience with single and multi-family building trades and process </p></li><li><p>Home Depot quoting and selling systems preferred</p></li><li><p>Salesforce </p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite </p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams </p></li><li><p>Demonstrated project management skills </p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Education: </b></p><ul><li><p>The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Education: </b></p><ul><li><p>The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>3</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Years of Work Experience: </b></p><ul><li><p>5</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Leadership Experience: </b></p><ul><li><p>No previous leadership experience</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Leadership Experience: </b></p><ul><li><p>No previous leadership experience</p></li></ul><p><b>Certifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>None</p></li></ul><p><b>Competencies: </b></p><ul><li><p>Courage</p></li><li><p>Self-Development</p></li><li><p>Instills Trust</p></li><li><p>Communicates Effectively</p></li><li><p>Customer Focus</p></li><li><p>Drives Results</p></li><li><p>Resourcefulness</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:left"><b>For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:</b><br> </p>The pay range for this position is between $78,000 - $108,000

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