Heavy Civil – STRIDE BRT Program Lead - Bellevue WA

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Bellevue, Washington, United States Capabilities:
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Jacobs 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.
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We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Cost Estimator to lead our STRIDE BRT Program with Sound Transit in Seattle, Washington, U.S. You'll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates.  

You'll 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. Additionally, you'll work directly with the client to validate Contractor change orders using a bottom-up cost estimating approach.

We'll also lean on you to manage and provide resource planning efforts necessary to get multiple independent cost estimates done simultaneously and on-time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate change orders.  
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.
• Ability to effectively interface with the client in meetings, both virtual and in-person.
• Organize and lead necessary independent cost estimates, Value Engineering sessions, cost impact analysis, or cost estimates in general.

Please Note - we're seeking candidates within the Seattle, Washington area in the U.S. This will be a Hybrid role and supporting the client onsite as needed. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 
Here's what you'll need

• 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. Ideally, you’ll also have
• Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.  
• 7-10 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.  
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
• Alternative delivery procurement experience. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…