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About this Drainage Estimator role at Emery Sapp & Sons

Emery Sapp & Sons · Onsite · Columbia, MO

Position Summary

The Drainage Estimator specializes in estimating underground utility and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role develops project budgets and bid estimates for storm sewer systems, culverts, utility relocations, and drainage structures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review plans and specifications related to drainage and utility scopes.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for storm sewer pipe, structures, manholes, box culverts, and utility components.
  • Develop cost estimates for excavation, trenching, backfill, dewatering, and restoration.
  • Analyze utility conflicts and constructability considerations.
  • Coordinate pricing with suppliers and specialty subcontractors.
  • Assist operations teams during preconstruction and project transitions.
  • Support risk assessments and bid strategy reviews.

Preferred Experience

  • Underground utility or drainage construction experience.
  • Understanding of stormwater systems, pipe installation, and earthwork operations.
  • Ability to read utility plans and utility relocation drawings.
  • Familiarity with large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

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)

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About Emery Sapp & Sons

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!

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