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Emery Sapp & Sons

Builds civil infrastructure and produces asphalt

Job Cost Intern

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Columbia, MO, USA
In Person
Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently be enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program.
  • Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Have good communication skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences.
  • Meet essential punctuality and reliability expectations.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the job cost accounting process for active projects to help ensure timely and accurate reporting of job costs.
  • Support project managers and finance staff in gathering and organizing job cost data.
  • Help monitor job cost data and assist in identifying trends or discrepancies involving labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
  • Assist in preparing job cost reports and basic metrics for internal stakeholders.
  • Support the team in preparing data for project bids and proposals.
  • Help with routine audits of job cost entries to check for accuracy and compliance.
  • Learn and apply best practices in job cost accounting and construction finance.
  • Maintain organized, accurate records and files.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic familiarity with accounting software such as Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or Xero.
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • Enrollment in an accounting, finance, or construction management program, or a related field.

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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