Remote Senior Mechanical Cost Estimator – HVAC/Plumbing

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work options

Educational reimbursement

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Cost Estimator to develop and review capital cost estimates for a wide range of building projects across the country. The role supports design development meetings and interfaces with clients to present cost data.

You will prepare estimates by building work breakdown structures, performing takeoffs, and assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors. Hybrid/remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-15 years of estimating and construction experience.
• Progressive cost estimating experience in Plumbing, Fire Protection and HVAC systems.
• Proficient use of MS Office products along with estimating and quantity takeoff software(s).
• US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop Plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection capital cost estimates for a variety of building 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.

Skills

Plumbing estimates

HVAC estimates

Fire protection estimates

Cost estimating

MS Office proficiency

Estimating software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Sage Timberline

MII

On Screen Takeoff

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Cost Estimator to develop and review capital cost estimates for a wide range of building projects across the country. The role supports design development meetings and interfaces with clients to present cost data.

You will prepare estimates by building work breakdown structures, performing takeoffs, and assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors. Hybrid/remote work options are available.