Hybrid Cost Estimator for Civil & Transportation Projects

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to support projects nationally, focusing on heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development. You will review design documents, prepare estimates, and develop work breakdown structures while collaborating with a skilled team to meet deadlines.

The role is hybrid, assigned to a Jacobs office near you with two days on-site weekly, and involves cost and risk assessment, change orders, and coordination with contracts staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Proficient use of MS Office, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Team collaboration

Cost estimation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

BlueBeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to support projects nationally, focusing on heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development. You will review design documents, prepare estimates, and develop work breakdown structures while collaborating with a skilled team to meet deadlines.

The role is hybrid, assigned to a Jacobs office near you with two days on-site weekly, and involves cost and risk assessment, change orders, and coordination with contracts staff.