Estimating Professional Senior

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop capital cost estimates for transportation projects and manage bid/proposal activities. The role involves reviewing design documents, proposals, and contracts, assessing risk, and delivering accurate cost estimates to support project decisions.

You will collaborate with a team across Western U.S. offices, use MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam to produce detailed take-offs and cost analyses, and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam.

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 presenting capital costs.
• Maintain organized and detailed project files and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Tools

MS Office

HCSS (HeavyBid)

BlueBeam

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking a Senior 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 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.

This position is open to any of Jacobs’ office locations in the Western region of the United States.

Responsibilities include:

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

Here’s what you’ll need

Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects

Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $126,300.00 to $191,070.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.