Structure Estimator

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERY SAPP & SONS is seeking a Structure Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for bridge, retaining walls, box culverts, and other structural projects. You will work with operations, engineering, and project management to evaluate plans, quantities, and production strategies.

The role involves reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, developing cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subs, and leading bid reviews.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Lead bid reviews and estimate presentations.
• Support project handoff meetings after award.
• Support operation team with technical change order pricing.

Skills

Heavy civil/bridge experience

Cast-in-place concrete estimation

Structural steel estimation

Foundation systems estimation

Estimating software familiarity

Tools

Ineight Estimate

HCSS HeavyBid

B2W

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Job description

Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesReview 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 ExperienceHeavy 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 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)