Heavy Civil Senior Estimator - East Region U.S.

We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects in Michigan. 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, 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 owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

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.

Please Note--this position is based on a Hybrid model. You’ll work at one of our Jacobs’ office locations in the Eastern region of the United States. You’ll go into work twice weekly to the closest Jacobs office nearest to where you reside.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Extensive estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.

• 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:

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

• Alternative delivery procurement experience.

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

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

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