Cost Estimator - West Coast U.S.

Job description

We’re seeking a construction Cost Estimator with to support our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development. You'll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. We'll lean on you to collaborate 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, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

This position is open to any of Jacobs’ office locations in the Western region of the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 as required. Please Note -- This is a Hybrid role and you'll be assigned to the closest Jacobs office nearest where you live to enable you to work from this office 2 days a week. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• At least 1-5 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction Alternative delivery procurement experience.
• Experience working in teams and demonstrated leadership. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.