Senior Marine Cost Estimator - Federal

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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. Your impact is felt as our Project Services division leads in cost estimating services, delivering proven expertise on capital projects ranging from $25M to $25B across the country.

Projects include piers, dry docks, flood walls, breakwaters and other heavy civil developments.

The role is primarily remote, ideally located near a local office. You will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. Your contributions will include developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take‑offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction methods, and calculating indirect field and owner’s costs.

• Develop capital cost estimates for heavy civil/marine type 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10-15 years of estimating and construction experience
• Proficient use of MS Office products and estimating software(s)
• US Citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field
• Experience with MII (MCACES 2nd generation) estimating software
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software
• Alternative delivery procurement experience
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
• Certifications such as a CPE, CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and 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.