Transit & Heavy Civil Cost Estimator (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator to support transportation and transit projects across the Western United States. You will develop capital cost estimates, review changes, and work with design teams to capture scope and risks.

The role requires 7–10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, a Bachelor’s in engineering or construction management, and proficiency with MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam. This is a hybrid, regional opportunity.

Qualifications

• Progressive cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Cost estimating experience with transit stations (At-Grade, Elevated, Underground).
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
• Review and validate change orders.
• Maintain organized project files and logs.
• Attend project meetings as required.

Skills

Cost estimating

Transit projects experience

Schedule/risk understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

BlueBeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator to support transportation and transit projects across the Western United States. You will develop capital cost estimates, review changes, and work with design teams to capture scope and risks.

The role requires 7–10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, a Bachelor’s in engineering or construction management, and proficiency with MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam. This is a hybrid, regional opportunity.