Senior Heavy Civil Estimator, Hybrid – Eastern U.S.

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator to develop capital cost estimates for transportation and transit projects ranging from $5M to $10B.

You will review design documents, proposals, and drawings, assess risk, and interface with clients and vendors to build accurate estimates. This hybrid position requires extensive heavy civil estimating experience, proficiency with MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid and BlueBeam, and a relevant engineering or construction

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.
• 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 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

Estimating

Cost estimation

Heavy civil construction

Education

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

CEP/CCP/PMP/CCM certifications (optional)

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

BlueBeam

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We’re seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects in Michigan. The types of projects include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development. This role will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, assess the risk, and cost impacts required to develop the estimates.

You will work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Project Services teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Please Note--this position is based on a Hybrid model. You’ll work at one of our Jacobs’ office locations in the Eastern region of the United States. You’ll go into work twice weekly to the closest Jacobs office nearest to where you reside.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit 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.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in afast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
• Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .