Heavy Civil Cost Estimator - West U.S.

Weu2019re seeking a Heavy Civil Cost Estimator 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 will 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 owneru2019s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.To be successful in this role, you'll be based in the Western Region of the United States.Key Responsibilities:u2022 Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.u2022Review and validate change orders.u2022 Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.u2022 Attend project meetings as required.Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in afast-paced environment. Weu2019ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.#LI-HA1 u2022 High school diploma or equivalent.u2022 Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.u2022 Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.Ideally, youu2019ll also have:u2022 Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.u2022 At least 5-9 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.u2022 Alternative delivery procurement experience.u2022 Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.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: 2026-03-05