Senior CSA Estimator

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior CSA (civil, structural & Architectural) Estimator with estimating experience to support projects for our Water and Wastewater Line of Business. The types of projects include water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, admin buildings, pipelines, sewer collection systems, and other heavy civil projects. At Jacobs, we are partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Project Services teammates.

By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Position Summary

• Develop construction cost estimates for civil, structural and architectural disciplines associated with Water and Wastewater facilities.
• Apply practical field experience and constructability expertise to the development of conceptual estimates when minimal design drawing and information are available.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications from multiple design phases; program, conceptual, design development through 100% construction documents
• Review and validate change orders.
• Ability to develop work breakdown structure for complex projects to provide clear and logical cost estimates.
• Ability to write a narrative Basis of Estimate to accurately describe the estimating methodology and assumptions.
• Ability to generate quantity takeoffs and calculate costs using labor rates, production rates, and material pricing schedules and historical data.
• Ability to develop capital cost estimates water/wastewater facilities.
• Solicits cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understand construction market trends and the implications for estimating.
• Contribute to risk analyses, value engineering, and constructability exercises.
• Review and validate contractor proposals for various project delivery types
• Demonstrates an ability to be responsible for completion of tasks without supervision
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to effectively communicate complex estimating information to project teams.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with increasing responsibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related technical field is desirable. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• Proficient in the use of standard office computer systems such as MS Project, PDF file editor programs, Bluebeam etc.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, water/sewer collection systems, pump stations, and other heavy civil projects.
• Experience from the oil and gas industry is a plus.
• Experience with "Hard Bid" general contractor estimating is a plus.
• Experience in actual construction management is a plus.
• Experience with Sage Estimating (Timberline) Software, HCSS, and On-Screen Takeoff are highly desirable.
• Additional desirable software use would include MII, and AutoDesk Assemble for takeoffs
• Active membership in AACEI, ASPE, PMI, or similar association is desirable.
• Certifications such as CEP, CCP, PMP or CCM are a plus. 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.

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