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Jacobs Transportation Cost Estimator - West Region 
United States, California, Los Angeles 
391507212

17.08.2024
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We’re seeking a Transportation Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support of 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 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.

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.

Here's what you'll need

•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.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.

•5-15 years of estimating and construction experience.

•Alternative delivery procurement experience.

•Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.