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Emery Sapp & Sons

Builds civil infrastructure and produces asphalt

Estimating Intern

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Columbia, MO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a university program, college, or technical school in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Ability to understand and adhere to safety regulations and guidelines, including wearing protective gear during site visits.
Responsibilities
  • Support the estimating team by reviewing project plans, specifications, and other documents to determine the scope of work and costs.
  • Perform takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for construction projects under supervision.
  • Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and complete.
  • Track and analyze project costs and flag potential cost overruns.
  • Communicate regularly with crew members, subcontractors, and team members to support project schedules and budgets.
  • Participate in site visits while following required safety protocols.
  • Build estimating knowledge and skills through on-the-job learning, including exposure to estimating software.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of construction or estimating concepts.
  • Familiarity with estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid, HCSS, Bid2Win, Agtek, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam.

About the company

Emery Sapp & Sons is a heavy civil contractor building roads, bridges, utility networks and development sites for public agencies and private owners. Its field teams handle grading and excavation, underground utilities, asphalt and concrete paving, bridge construction and pavement preservation. The company also produces hot-mix asphalt and supplies construction materials, combining production facilities with the crews and equipment used to complete infrastructure projects. It manages estimating and project delivery across transportation, residential, commercial and other civil construction work in the Midwest. Founded in 1972, Emery Sapp & Sons is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, MO

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Automatic ownership enrollment: employees enter the ESOP without a separate signup process.
  • Free driver training: employee-owners have access to a hands-on, 20-day CDL license program.
  • Family counseling support: the EAP covers employees and dependents, including financial planning and child or elder care assistance.

What critics are saying

  • Physical entry requirements: the current laborer role requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent travel: the saw operator role requires travel to project sites across ESS operating regions.
  • Weather exposure: laborers must work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What makes Emery Sapp & Sons unique

  • Repair control: ESS mechanics self-perform most equipment repairs through the company's maintenance facilities.
  • Plan-linked machinery: GPS monitoring connects heavy equipment to project plans for field accuracy.
  • Computer-controlled production: permanent asphalt facilities use automated controls and systems monitoring for manufacturing precision.

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