Data Specialist Jobs in Texas
Data Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors and openings at every level from entry-level analyst to senior data engineer. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where employers such as ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and Texas Health Resources consistently bring on data professionals. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings include data pipeline development, business intelligence reporting, and healthcare data management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist supports the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in executing and maintaining take-off operations and technologies used across the preconstruction and estimating process. This role assists with the implementation of systems, standards, and tools that ensure accurate, efficient, and consistent quantity take-off across all mechanical disciplines—including plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist helps maintain pricing database accuracy by supporting alignment with current procurement agreements, supplier pricing, and manufacturing requirements. Working under the direction of the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager, this individual contributes to training support, workflow execution, and continuous improvement efforts. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist reports directly to the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager and plays a supporting role in advancing model-based estimating and data-driven decision-making across the company’s mechanical construction business.
Company Overview:Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.
Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.
At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.
- Assist the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in maintaining and executing take-off processes, workflows, and tools to support accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all estimating disciplines.
- Serve as a knowledgeable take-off software resource, helping take-off team members troubleshoot issues and apply best practices under manager guidance.
- Support updates to estimating databases, helping ensure that material, labor, and equipment pricing aligns with current procurement agreements and manufacturing standards.
- Assist with maintaining database integrity across mechanical scopes (plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process) by coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, and VDC teams as directed.
- Contribute to workload tracking tools used to forecast resource needs and balance take-off assignments across the department.
- Assist in executing technical and process initiatives within the take-off function as assigned, supporting improvements and standards under the direction of the Manager.
- Help build and maintain standardized take-off templates, assemblies, and workflows that align with company estimating standards and market best practices.
- Support the training and onboarding of take-off team members to ensure consistency in methodology and deliverables.
- Assist with documenting and executing process improvement initiatives related to model-based estimating and quantity extraction from VDC models.
- Support the Take-off Technology and Data Manager in applying system standards, naming conventions, and file structures for all take-off operations.
- Serve as a technical resource to take-off team members on software usage, database updates, and workflow questions.
- Support collaboration with operations teams to help ensure work breakdown structure (WBS) and status utilization goals are achieved.
- Assist in monitoring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency between take-off models and take-off reports.
- Support Procurement coordination efforts to track vendor/manufacturer price updates and integrate changes into the take-off database in a timely manner.
- Work closely with VDC and Engineering teams to help ensure take-off standards align with model-based estimating workflows.
- Assist with analysis of take-off data for accuracy and variance trends to help identify training or process improvement needs.
- Support preconstruction reporting, dashboards, and analytics related to take-off volume, accuracy, and efficiency metrics.
- Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and process innovations related to take-off automation, model integration, and estimating accuracy.
- Support standardization efforts across projects, offices, and markets to promote repeatable and scalable take-off processes.
- Help develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and internal knowledge bases for all take-off tools and workflows.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of field experience and technical expertise may be considered.
- 3–5 years of mechanical construction experience, with exposure to estimating, take-off, or database management preferred. Field installation or fabrication experience in plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, or process is a plus
- Proficiency with take-off software and working knowledge of Revit, Stratus, Trimble, or similar take-off and model-based estimating tools.
- Working understanding of mechanical systems construction, including fabrication, labor factors, and material take-offs for plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process systems.
- Familiarity with database structures, pricing systems, and cost data management.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, models, and specifications for quantity extraction.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and standardization.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to support process development.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and support technology adoption efforts.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist supports the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in executing and maintaining take-off operations and technologies used across the preconstruction and estimating process. This role assists with the implementation of systems, standards, and tools that ensure accurate, efficient, and consistent quantity take-off across all mechanical disciplines—including plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist helps maintain pricing database accuracy by supporting alignment with current procurement agreements, supplier pricing, and manufacturing requirements. Working under the direction of the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager, this individual contributes to training support, workflow execution, and continuous improvement efforts. The Take-Off Technology and Data Specialist reports directly to the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager and plays a supporting role in advancing model-based estimating and data-driven decision-making across the company’s mechanical construction business.
Company Overview:Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.
Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.
At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.
- Assist the Take-Off Technology and Data Manager in maintaining and executing take-off processes, workflows, and tools to support accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all estimating disciplines.
- Serve as a knowledgeable take-off software resource, helping take-off team members troubleshoot issues and apply best practices under manager guidance.
- Support updates to estimating databases, helping ensure that material, labor, and equipment pricing aligns with current procurement agreements and manufacturing standards.
- Assist with maintaining database integrity across mechanical scopes (plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process) by coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, and VDC teams as directed.
- Contribute to workload tracking tools used to forecast resource needs and balance take-off assignments across the department.
- Assist in executing technical and process initiatives within the take-off function as assigned, supporting improvements and standards under the direction of the Manager.
- Help build and maintain standardized take-off templates, assemblies, and workflows that align with company estimating standards and market best practices.
- Support the training and onboarding of take-off team members to ensure consistency in methodology and deliverables.
- Assist with documenting and executing process improvement initiatives related to model-based estimating and quantity extraction from VDC models.
- Support the Take-off Technology and Data Manager in applying system standards, naming conventions, and file structures for all take-off operations.
- Serve as a technical resource to take-off team members on software usage, database updates, and workflow questions.
- Support collaboration with operations teams to help ensure work breakdown structure (WBS) and status utilization goals are achieved.
- Assist in monitoring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency between take-off models and take-off reports.
- Support Procurement coordination efforts to track vendor/manufacturer price updates and integrate changes into the take-off database in a timely manner.
- Work closely with VDC and Engineering teams to help ensure take-off standards align with model-based estimating workflows.
- Assist with analysis of take-off data for accuracy and variance trends to help identify training or process improvement needs.
- Support preconstruction reporting, dashboards, and analytics related to take-off volume, accuracy, and efficiency metrics.
- Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and process innovations related to take-off automation, model integration, and estimating accuracy.
- Support standardization efforts across projects, offices, and markets to promote repeatable and scalable take-off processes.
- Help develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and internal knowledge bases for all take-off tools and workflows.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of field experience and technical expertise may be considered.
- 3–5 years of mechanical construction experience, with exposure to estimating, take-off, or database management preferred. Field installation or fabrication experience in plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, or process is a plus
- Proficiency with take-off software and working knowledge of Revit, Stratus, Trimble, or similar take-off and model-based estimating tools.
- Working understanding of mechanical systems construction, including fabrication, labor factors, and material take-offs for plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and process systems.
- Familiarity with database structures, pricing systems, and cost data management.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, models, and specifications for quantity extraction.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and standardization.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to support process development.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and support technology adoption efforts.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
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- Technology & Software
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing large structured datasets
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Familiarity with Python or R for data cleaning, analysis, and automation
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong written communication skills for presenting data findings to non-technical stakeholders
Data Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data specialist in Texas?
Most data specialist roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, information systems, or a closely related field, though employers in energy and healthcare sometimes accept equivalent experience. Texas does not issue a state license for data specialists, so the hiring path centers on technical skills and credentials. Industry certifications such as the Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate or Google Data Analytics Certificate carry real weight with Texas employers and can substitute for a graduate degree in many cases.
Which companies hire data specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring data specialists in Texas right now include LTM Limited, Amazon, and DHL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major hospital systems, and energy companies means demand stays consistent across both corporate and public-sector roles throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most data specialist jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of data specialist openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy and medical center operations drives significant demand there, Dallas pulls volume from financial services and corporate headquarters clustered in the Metroplex, and Austin's technology sector and state government agencies create a steady pipeline of analytical roles for data professionals.
Are there remote data specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 36% of data specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed settings. Roles focused on business intelligence reporting, data pipeline maintenance, and analytics are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions requiring direct coordination with lab systems or on-site infrastructure tend to stay in office.
How can I get hired as a data specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or junior data analyst role, where employers prioritize demonstrated portfolio work over years on a resume. Large Texas healthcare systems such as the Texas Medical Center network and university systems including UT Austin and Texas A&M run internship and new-graduate programs that convert to full-time data roles. Completing a recognized certification and building a GitHub portfolio with public datasets strengthens any application significantly, especially when moving from adjacent roles in operations, finance, or IT support.
Where can I find and apply to data specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to data specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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