Heavy Civil Senior Estimator - East Region

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Posted:
December 02, 2025 – 3 days open

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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.

We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5 M–$10 B to support our projects in Michigan. 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 will 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, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction means and methods, calculating indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit 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
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (Heavy Bid) estimating software and Blue Beam

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field
• At least 8–20 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction
• Alternative delivery procurement experience
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus

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 bonus, and stock.

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.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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Full‑time

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