Concrete Paving Estimator

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Concrete Paving Estimator to develop competitive estimates for concrete paving projects including highways, municipal roads, intersections, and rehabilitation work.

The role focuses on producing accurate quantity takeoffs and production-based cost estimates to support bids and project turnover. The ideal candidate has heavy highway paving experience, familiarity with slip-form paving and MoDOT & KDOT specifications, and a track record in estimating

Qualifications

• Heavy highway concrete paving experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with alignment, sequencing, and production risks in paving projects is a plus.
• Experience estimating self-performed concrete work is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review paving plans, specifications, and bid requirements.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs for pavement, curb and gutter, barriers, sidewalks, and other concrete items.
• Develop production-based cost estimates for paving crews and equipment.
• Coordinate pricing for concrete materials, trucking, and subcontractors.
• Analyze constructability, sequencing, and production risks.
• Assist with bid strategy, estimate reviews, and project turnover.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate production assumptions.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimation

Bid coordination

Concrete paving knowledge

Job description

The Concrete Paving Estimator is responsible for developing competitive estimates for concrete paving projects, including highways, municipal roads, intersections, paving rehabilitation, and related concrete construction work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review paving plans, specifications, and bid requirements.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs for pavement, curb and gutter, barriers, sidewalks, and miscellaneous concrete items.
• Develop production-based cost estimates for paving crews and equipment.
• Coordinate pricing for concrete materials, trucking, and subcontractors.
• Analyze constructability, sequencing, and production risks.
• Assist with bid strategy, estimate reviews, and project turnover.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate production assumptions.

Preferred Experience

• Heavy highway concrete paving experience.
• Understanding of paving operations, slip-form paving, and concrete production.
• Familiarity with MoDOT & KDOT paving specifications.
• Experience estimating self-performed concrete work.