We’re seeking a Transportation Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support of our projects and clients across the country. 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 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.

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

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $190,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Responsibilities include:

•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 (HeavyBid) estimating software and Bluebeam.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.

•5-15 years of estimating and construction experience.

•Alternative delivery procurement experience.

•Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

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