Transportation Electrical Cost Estimator - West

Jacobs • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

We're seeking a Transportation Electrical Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. 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 and 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.

This position is open to any of Jacobs' office locations in the Western region of the United States.

Responsibilities include:

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.

High school diploma or equivalent

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

At least 10-15 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction

Alternative delivery procurement experience

Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule

Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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