[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Jacobs Solutions · San Diego, CA # Senior Cost Estimator - Federal San Diego, CA Senior individual contributor Listed on Jacobs Solutions’s official careers site. Posted October 31, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/BF00D0BCBFBB4067A0C7E9A89C9507FC/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / Senior Cost Estimator - Federal ## Job description At Jacobs, we’re challenging tomorrow by pushing our innovations and technologies to new heights. Our Project Services division applies these principles to cost estimating services and have proven to be industry leaders. We’re seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with experience with capital cost estimates ranging in project size from $25M-$25B and support of our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include office buildings, training facilities, communications facilities, warehouse, aircraft hangars, aircraft/vehicle maintenance to name a few. The location should be near a local office, but the role will be primarily remote. 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 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. At Jacobs, we’re 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. Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Responsibilities include: - Develop capital cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects - Review contractor proposals for various procurement types. - Review and validate change orders. - Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs. - Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule - Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs. - Attend project meetings as required. #LI-IR1 - High school diploma or equivalent - 10-15 years of estimating and construction experience. - Progressive cost estimating experience in a variety of civil, structural and architectural systems - Proficient use of MS Office products along with estimating and quantity takeoff software(s). ### US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications - Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field - Experience with MII (MCACES 2nd generation) estimating software - Experience with On Screen Takeoff and/or Bluebeam Revu - Alternative delivery procurement experience - Certifications such as a CPE, CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM - Ability/Willingness to obtain Security Clearance 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: San Diego, CA[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/BF00D0BCBFBB4067A0C7E9A89C9507FC/) ## Hiring at Jacobs Solutions - Open jobs: 8,420 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026 [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator - Western U.S.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/c3225cdc8ae01c2cb821/) San Diego, CA ### [Jr. Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - Western U.S.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/0049f9ecfe26157aa98c/) San Diego, CA ### [Mid-Level Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/33c2639684a91fb42c76/) San Diego, CA ### [PFAS Subject Matter Expert- Environmental Remediation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/9ecb8833cb254abd32ab/) San Diego, CA ### [Radiation Health Physicist - Environmental Remediation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/f05d490e1cd6f2fadfd0/) San Diego, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Capital Cost Estimator – Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/8466c68164320d252405/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Capital Cost Estimator – Industrial Process and Pharmaceutical Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/be6ffd28425f3adf3688/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Data Center Construction Cost Estimator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/cf4453b77bd6d09466ba/) Oracle · Nashville, TN, United States ### [Estimator - Cost Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kinder-morgan/jobs/1eb8cec86eb0997d2877/) Kinder Morgan · HOUSTON, Texas ### [Staff Capital Cost Estimator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/e895cf853ce35bdb5968/) Sherwin-Williams · Cleveland, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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