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Senior Heavy Civil Cost Estimator Western U.S

Job in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90006, USA
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Heavy Civil Cost Estimator -- Western U.S.
We're seeking a Heavy Civil Senior 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'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.

We're considering candidates located in the Western region of the United States, and you'll be assigned to the nearest Jacobs office as a Hybrid employee.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop necessary quantity take-offs in an organized fashion and utilizing software in alignment with program requirements.

- Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.

- 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.

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. 

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- 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

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.

- At least 15-20 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.

- Alternative delivery procurement experience is a plus.

- Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

- Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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