Estimator - Water Design Build

Estimator - Water Design Build at Jacobs

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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.

You’ll prepare a wide range of estimates – from conceptual to detailed design – for complex environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, military and government facility projects. Based in any U.S. location, you’ll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, and make site visits to define scope of work and cost impacts. You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledge‑based team, develop project work breakdown structures, calculate complete scope of work take‑offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs.

Design teams will collaborate with you on quality and amount of input needed to develop required level of design‑build construction estimates. You’ll develop reports and presentations, analyze historical data, and bring attention to detail and a desire to grow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating, scheduling and database software)
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, markup structures, and estimate documentation
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Primavera Risk analysis
• Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Able to travel to meet project needs
• Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills
• Able to complete tasks independently
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation or the Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Salt Lake City, UT

Full‑time

Not Applicable

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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.

Job posted on January 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.