The Role
Develops detailed material take-offs, drawings, reports, and data sheets for EPCI projects. Collaborates with engineering, procurement, project management, suppliers, and subcontractors to estimate quantities, validate specifications, resolve documentation discrepancies, evaluate alternative materials, and maintain MTO databases. Provides technical input during design reviews, supports compliant material selection, and identifies process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
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Job Overview:
The MTO Designer provides solutions to problems in the Material Takeoff discipline without supervisory approval and will evaluate and select solutions from established operating procedures and scientific procedures.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed material take-off (MTO) reports and drawings for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) projects within our organization
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to accurately estimate quantities of materials required for project execution
- Generate comprehensive and precise MTO data sheets, ensuring adherence to project specifications, industry codes, and standards
- Utilize specialized software and tools to perform quantity calculations, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Conduct thorough reviews of project documentation such as drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM) to identify discrepancies, resolve conflicts, and ensure accuracy in material take-offs
- Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and validate relevant technical documentation, certifications, and material specifications
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of alternate materials to optimize costs, improve project performance, and maintain compliance with project requirements
- Continuously update and maintain accurate project databases and tracking systems for MTO data, ensuring efficient retrieval and sharing of information across project teams
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams during material selection, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and compliance with project specifications
- Participate in design reviews and technical meetings, offering input to ensure the accuracy and completeness of project deliverables
- Continuously evaluate and assess material consumption trends, proposing process improvements for enhanced efficiency and reduced waste
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- High School Diploma with specialization in Design or Drafting or Engineering Degree in a related discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in MTO design and material estimation within the EPCI industry
- Proficiency in utilizing industry-standard software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for creating accurate material take-offs
- Strong knowledge of the EPCI project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, and installation processes
- Excellent understanding of industry codes, standards, and specifications relevant to the EPCI sector
- Well-versed in quantity calculation methods, including estimation, volume calculations, and conversion factors
- Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills to identify errors and inconsistencies in project documentation
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with MTO processes is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
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About Us Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Skills Required
- High school diploma with specialization in Design or Drafting, or an engineering degree in a related discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in MTO design and material estimation within the EPCI industry
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of the EPCI project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, and installation
- Understanding of industry codes, standards, and specifications relevant to the EPCI sector
- Knowledge of quantity calculation methods, including estimation, volume calculations, and conversion factors
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for identifying errors and inconsistencies
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with MTO processes
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
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The Company
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
