Senior Aviation Cost Estimator | Hybrid Role

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 126.000 - 193.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support the LAWA Terminal 5 program in Los Angeles. You will develop and maintain cost estimates through design and construction, perform independent cost estimates, and assist with budget development across multiple phases.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cost estimating for large capital projects, with proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and Excel, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 10+ years of cost estimating and/or project management experience supporting large capital projects.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, transportation, aviation, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of CSI divisions, construction means and methods, and current market pricing.
• Proficiency in industry estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document cost estimates for aviation and vertical construction projects.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses from plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Review consultant and contractor estimates for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to industry standards.
• Perform independent cost estimates (ICE) and estimate reconciliation exercises.
• Support budget development, cost planning, and program-wide forecasting activities.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, escalation, and market conditions affecting project costs.
• Assist project controls teams with cost trending, change management, contingency analysis, and risk assessments.
• Participate in value engineering workshops and constructability reviews.
• Develop and maintain historical cost databases and benchmarking tools.
• Coordinate closely with LAWA stakeholders, designers, contractors, and program management teams.
• Prepare executive-level cost reports, presentations, and estimate documentation.

Conocimientos

Cost estimation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Herramientas

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support the LAWA Terminal 5 program in Los Angeles. You will develop and maintain cost estimates through design and construction, perform independent cost estimates, and assist with budget development across multiple phases.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cost estimating for large capital projects, with proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and Excel, and strong communication with stakeholders.