Roadway Estimator

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERY SAPP & SONS is seeking a Roadway Estimator to develop detailed estimates for highway projects in Missouri. You will analyze plans, profiles, cross sections, and specs to support competitive bids.

The role requires experience in highway construction, understanding grading operations, and the ability to interpret roadway design sequencing. MoDOT specifications knowledge is a plus, with collaboration across field teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway road construction.
• Ability to interpret roadway design plans and sequencing.
• Knowledge of MoDOT specifications and bidding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, and specifications.
• Complete earthwork calculations and mass haul evaluations.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for grading, base, stabilization, guardrail, signage, and roadway features.
• Evaluate equipment production rates and manpower requirements.
• Coordinate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with bid strategy development and risk assessments.
• Support field teams during project startup and estimate turnover.

Skills

Roadway construction

Plan interpretation

Estimating

Vendor coordination

Job description

Position SummaryThe Roadway Estimator develops detailed estimates for roadway construction projects including grading, earthwork, subgrade preparation, base rock, traffic control, erosion control, and roadway improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, and specifications.Complete earthwork calculations and mass haul evaluations.Prepare quantity takeoffs for grading, aggregate base, stabilization, guardrail, signage, and roadway features.Evaluate equipment production rates and manpower requirements.Coordinate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.Assist with bid strategy development and risk assessments.Support field teams during project startup and estimate turnover.Preferred ExperienceExperience in highway, roadway, or transportation infrastructure construction.Understanding of grading operations and earthwork production.Ability to interpret roadway design plans and construction sequencing.Knowledge of MoDOT specifications and bidding procedures.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)