Bridge & Structure Estimator: Cost & Bid Specialist

Emery Sapp & Sons; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a Structure Estimator in our Alabama operations to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for bridge and related structures. You will evaluate plans, quantities, and production strategies in collaboration with operations, engineering, and project management teams.

The role requires heavy civil or bridge project experience, knowledge of MoDOT specs, and proficiency with major estimating software.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating heavy civil or bridge projects.
• Capable of reviewing plans, specs, and quantities for bid accuracy.
• Knowledge of MoDOT bridge specifications and concrete/steel/foundation estimates.
• Familiar with Ineight Estimate, HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, AGTEK and Bluebeam tools.

Responsibilities

• Review bridge and structure plans, specs, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, piling, cofferdams, and related work.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.
• Participate and lead bid reviews and estimate presentations.
• Support project handoff meetings after award.
• Support operation team with technical change order pricing.

Skills

Heavy civil/bridge construction

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Subcontractor pricing

Value engineering

Tools

Ineight Estimate

HCSS HeavyBid

B2W

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a Structure Estimator in our Alabama operations to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for bridge and related structures. You will evaluate plans, quantities, and production strategies in collaboration with operations, engineering, and project management teams.

The role requires heavy civil or bridge project experience, knowledge of MoDOT specs, and proficiency with major estimating software.