Mid Career Electrical Cost Estimator - Eastern U.S.

About the role

We’re seeking a Mid Career Electrical 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 utility, substation, distribution, transmission, highway, and other transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for utility, transmission, distribution, substation, and transportation 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.
• 5-10 years of electrical field experience in utility, substation, distribution, or transmission construction required.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in substation and high-voltage projects.
• Understanding of substation configurations, SCADA, and protection equipment.
• Provide constructability and cost estimates for projects that lack detailed design but can leverage experience and industry standards to support our client’s initiatives.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid), Sage, or InEight estimating software and BlueBeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Benefits

Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• caregiver leave.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Employees have the option to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.