Transit & Heavy Civil Cost Estimator (Hybrid)

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator to develop capital cost estimates for transportation and transit projects across the Western U.S. You will review design documents, assess risk and cost impacts, and prepare estimates with a structured work breakdown and take-offs.

You’ll join a collaborative team, attend development meetings, and support contracts staff with statements of work for subs and vendors, using MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Cost estimating experience with transit stations e.g. At-Grade Stations, Elevated/Aerial Stations, and Underground (Cut & Cover).
• Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost estimating

Transportation projects

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

HCSS HeavyBid

BlueBeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator to develop capital cost estimates for transportation and transit projects across the Western U.S. You will review design documents, assess risk and cost impacts, and prepare estimates with a structured work breakdown and take-offs.

You’ll join a collaborative team, attend development meetings, and support contracts staff with statements of work for subs and vendors, using MS Office, HCSS HeavyBid, and BlueBeam. Hybrid work available.