Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - West

Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - West

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$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M‑$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development.

This role will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates.

You will work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take‑offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects
• Review and validate change orders
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs
• Attend project meetings as required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (Heavy Bid) estimating software and Blue Beam

• Graduates’ degree in engineering, construction management or a related field
• At least 5‑9 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction, alternative delivery procurement experience
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering
• Design Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting