Senior Cost Estimator

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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. Your impact:
We’re seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5 M – $10 B to support our projects and clients across the country. In this key role, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for projects across all divisions, including civil, structural, architectural for Vertical / Building construction. We'll lean on you to ensure quantity takeoff, pricing and parameter estimating, and support strategic decisions and client satisfaction.

You'll also review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. You'll collaborate with knowledgeable and supportive teams, as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take‑offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, and applying construction means and method.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop capital cost estimates for projects.
• Review contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in all project phases.
• Experience hard bid / negotiated general contractor experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office products, Sage Timberline, MII estimating software, HCSS Heavy Bid, and Blue Beam a plus.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DOE and other Federal security clearance.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• At least 5‑15 years of estimating and construction experience related to Building and Vertical Construction.
• Alternative delivery procurement experience.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
• Certifications such as a CPE, CEP, CCP, 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.

Job posted on December 16, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.