Cost Estimator - Babylon

Position Overview

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. We’re seeking a full‑time, on‑site Cost Estimator with prior MTA‑LIRR estimating experience to support projects located in Babylon, New York. In this role, you will review design documents, propose specifications, assess risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates and attend design development meetings as required.

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/railroad 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.

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Experience in civil / structural projects.
• Proficient use of
• MS Office products,
• HCSS (Heavy Bid) estimating software,
• Bluebeam.
• Good organization skills.
• Project experience with MTA‑LIRR.
• Willingness and ability to be on site.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Substantial professional years of estimating and construction experience.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation options, and an unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range is $ to $. Salary is determined by work location and additional factors.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of the role.

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.