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Transportation Electrical Cost Estimator - West

Jacobs, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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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, assisting contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, applying construction means and methods, calculating indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.

Base Pay Range $102,900.00/yr – $184,900.00/yr

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

Qualifications

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

Bachelor’s 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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. Qualified with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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.

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