Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - West

Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - West | Jacobs

Base pay range: $85,000.00 - $ per year.

We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging from $5M to $10B, supporting projects across the country including highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development.

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attend project meetings and design development sessions.
• Review design documents, proposals, specifications, and drawings.
• Assess risk and cost impacts.
• Prepare work breakdown structures and scope 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.
• Meet necessary deadlines.

• 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 Bluebeam.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 5‑9 years of estimating and construction experience in heavy civil construction.
• Alternative delivery procurement experience.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk, and schedule.
• Certifications such as CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company stock purchase program.
• Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan options.
• Unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, discretionary bonus, and stock eligibility for certain roles.

• Senior level:
  Not applicable.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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