Structure Estimator

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

Position Summary

The Structure Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for bridge, retaining wall, box culvert, and other structural construction projects. This role works closely with operations, engineering, and project management teams to evaluate plans, specifications, quantities, and production strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review bridge and structure plans, specifications, 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.

Preferred Experience

• Heavy civil or bridge construction experience.
• Knowledge of MoDOT bridge specifications.
• Experience estimating cast-in-place concrete, structural steel, and foundation systems.
• Familiarity with Ineight Estimate, HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, AGTEK, Bluebeam, or similar estimating software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The 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)