Senior Estimator

Jaquith Consulting Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 113,900 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Estimator in Sacramento or Fresno, CA. This role involves developing cost estimates for large transit infrastructure projects and managing contractor estimates and claims. Candidates should possess 15+ years of estimating experience, with at least 10 years in transit work. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management is preferred. This position offers full-time hours with health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have 15+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work.
• Must be proficient with database-driven estimating software.
• Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for capital projects from planning to construction.
• Review contractor estimates and change orders.
• Develop policies for programmatic cost estimating.

Skills

Knowledge of design and construction disciplines

Ability to coordinate resources

Effective communication skills

Estimating expertise

Strong technical and coordination skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, etc.)

Job description

Location: Sacramento, CA or Fresno, CA (On-site at least 3 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Expected Salary Range: $113,900.80 - $180,000.00

About the Role

Jaquith Consulting Group, Inc. (JCG) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Estimator to support capital cost estimating efforts for JCG’s clients. Under the general direction of the Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for developing cost estimates.

You will support the review of contractor estimates, change orders, and claims, participate in the development of estimating plans and procedures, and contribute to maintaining consistency and transparency across the program. Your work will directly support informed decision‑making and the successful delivery of one of the nation’s largest and most complex infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for the client from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates
• Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders
• Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports
• Supports the review of Contractor estimates and claims
• Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on transit infrastructure projects
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and utilize internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and cost management software
• Must have 15+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $1B
• Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer is preferable
• Work experience on large programs with proven track record
• Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, H C S S, Onscreen Takeoff, etc.)
• Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and estimating of change orders and good negotiations skills
• Ability to produce oral and written presentation to client and other stakeholders
• Strong work experience with MS Office application
• Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development of estimates
• Ability to read blueprints and generate, quantities, work breakdown structure and scope of work
• Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development and review of schedules
• Can create an estimate plan leading to deliver a complete estimate complying with program requirements
• Supervision of the junior and mid-level estimators and cost analysts
• Carries out additional responsibilities as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Effective communicator and team contributor
• Knowledge in transportation and rail systems domain
• Strong technical and coordination skills
• Extensive estimating expertise for large transit or infrastructure programs
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan, profit sharing
• Paid holidays

Jaquith Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.