Senior Heavy Civil Cost Estimator -- Western U.S.

Los Angeles, CA
Enterprise Functions 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.

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We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Cost Estimato r with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support 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'll 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, 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.

We're considering candidates located in the Western region of the United States, and you'll be assigned to the nearest Jacobs office as a Hybrid employee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop necessary quantity take-offs in an organized fashion and utilizing software in alignment with program requirements.

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.

• 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.

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. 

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Here's what you'll need

• 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

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

• At least 15-20 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.

• Alternative delivery procurement experience is a plus.

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

• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

150,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

180,000.00

Our 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. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $180,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



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. Job posted on November 22, 2023. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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 .

Locations

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Seattle Washington United States
Spokane Washington United States
Los Angeles California United States
Posted 2026-06-18

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