Heavy Civil Senior Estimator - East Region U.S.

About the role

We're seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M–$10B to support our projects in Michigan. Project types include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development. This role will review design documents, proposals, specifications, and drawings; attend design development meetings; assess risk and cost impacts required to develop estimates; and work with a knowledgeable, supportive team to prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope-of-work take-offs, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction means and methods, calculating indirect field and owner's costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

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, going into the office twice weekly at the closest Jacobs office to where you reside.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock (for certain roles).

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid model: work from a Jacobs office in the Eastern U.S. twice weekly, with the remainder of the week remote.