Senior Capital Cost Estimator — Remote/Hybrid, $25M–$25B

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work options

Educational reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support federal and commercial projects across the United States, with a focus on capital cost estimates from $25M to $25B. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, risk assessment, and cost control, with remote work options and local office proximity.

You'll develop work breakdown structures, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with contracts staff and external vendors to prepare accurate estimates, schedules, and proposals for diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10-15 years of estimating and construction experience
• Progressive cost estimating experience in civil, structural and architectural systems
• Proficient use of MS Office products along with estimating and quantity takeoff software(s)
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects
• Review contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
• Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MCACES MCACES 2nd gen (MII)

On Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support federal and commercial projects across the United States, with a focus on capital cost estimates from $25M to $25B. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, risk assessment, and cost control, with remote work options and local office proximity.

You'll develop work breakdown structures, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with contracts staff and external vendors to prepare accurate estimates, schedules, and proposals for diverse