Roadway Estimator: Earthwork & Bid Strategy

emerysapp; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

emerysapp is seeking a Roadway Estimator to develop detailed estimates for roadway construction projects, including grading, earthwork, base rock, traffic control, erosion control, and roadway improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing plans, performing earthwork calculations, takeoffs, evaluating equipment rates, coordinating pricing, and supporting bid strategy and field turnover.

Qualifications

• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 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.

Skills

Earthwork calculations

Quantity takeoffs

Bid strategy

Risk assessment

Vendor coordination

Field support

Job description

emerysapp is seeking a Roadway Estimator to develop detailed estimates for roadway construction projects, including grading, earthwork, base rock, traffic control, erosion control, and roadway improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing plans, performing earthwork calculations, takeoffs, evaluating equipment rates, coordinating pricing, and supporting bid strategy and field turnover.