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Estimator - Water Design Build
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Base pay range $97,700.00/yr - $152,700.00/yr
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Design Build Recruiter at Jacobs (Paramount and Ally Alum) 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.
Responsibilities You’ll prepare a wide range of estimates – from conceptual to detailed design – for complex environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, military and government facility projects. Based in any U.S. location, you’ll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, and make site visits to define scope of work and cost impacts. You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledge‑based team, develop project work breakdown structures, calculate complete scope of work take‑offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs. Design teams will collaborate with you on quality and amount of input needed to develop required level of design‑build construction estimates. You’ll develop reports and presentations, analyze historical data, and bring attention to detail and a desire to grow.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating, scheduling and database software)
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, markup structures, and estimate documentation
Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Primavera Risk analysis
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems
Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Able to travel to meet project needs
Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills
Able to complete tasks independently
Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution
Experience mentoring junior staff
Benefits Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation or the Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
EEO Statement 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 applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Expiration Job posted on January 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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✓ Join to apply for the
Estimator - Water Design Build
role at
Jacobs
– one of the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by Jacobs. Pay will be based on skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $97,700.00/yr - $152,700.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Jacobs.
Design Build Recruiter at Jacobs (Paramount and Ally Alum) 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.
Responsibilities You’ll prepare a wide range of estimates – from conceptual to detailed design – for complex environmental, heavy civil, operations and maintenance, military and government facility projects. Based in any U.S. location, you’ll review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings, and make site visits to define scope of work and cost impacts. You’ll be a key contributor and mentor to a knowledge‑based team, develop project work breakdown structures, calculate complete scope of work take‑offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs. Design teams will collaborate with you on quality and amount of input needed to develop required level of design‑build construction estimates. You’ll develop reports and presentations, analyze historical data, and bring attention to detail and a desire to grow.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating, scheduling and database software)
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, markup structures, and estimate documentation
Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Primavera Risk analysis
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems
Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Able to travel to meet project needs
Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills
Able to complete tasks independently
Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution
Experience mentoring junior staff
Benefits Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation or the Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
EEO Statement 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 applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Expiration Job posted on January 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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