Cost Estimator - Babylon

Your impact

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.

• Developing capital cost estimates for transportation/Railroad projects.
• Reviewing contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Reviewing and validating change orders.
• Interfacing with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Maintaining organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attending project meetings as required.

• Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Project experience with MTA‑LIRR.
• Willingness and ability to be on project site(s).
• Proficient use of MS Office products.
• Proficient use of HCSS (Heavy Bid) estimating software.

• 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.

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 employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on June 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

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