Senior Cost Estimator -- TX USA

Weu2019re seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. In this key role, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for projects across all divisions, including civil, structural, architectural for Vertical / Building construction. We'll lean on you to ensure quantity takeoff, pricing and parameter estimating, and supporting strategic decisions and client satisfaction. You'll also review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. You'll collaborate with knowledgeable and supportive teams, 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 method.More Key Responsibilities: Develop capital cost estimates for 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.Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.#LI-HA1 u2022 High school diploma or equivalent.u2022 Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in all projects phases.u2022 Experience hard bid /negotiated general contractor experience.u2022 Knowledge of MS Office products, , Sage Timberline, MII estimating software , HCSS Heavy Bid and Blue Beam a plus.u2022 Must be a United States citizen.u2022 Ability to obtain a DOE and other Federal security clearance.Ideally, Youu2019ll Also Have:u2022 Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.u2022 At least 5-15 years of estimating and construction experience related to Building and Vertical Construction.u2022 Alternative delivery procurement experience.u2022 Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.u2022 Certifications such as a CPE ,CEP, CCP, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2025-12-18