Cost Estimator

Overview

Prepare cost estimates for complex industrial/civil projects, lead teams and mentor staff.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• timberline
• engineering degree
• us citizenship
• leadership
• independent

What You Bring

-10+ years related estimating experience -Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation. -Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems. -Able to complete tasks independently -Experience leading, assembling and presenting estimate deliverables to Clients (internal or external) -U.S. citizenship -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Industry Experience -Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution -Strong and effective written, oral and presentation skills -Demonstrates an ability be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision -Able to travel to meet project needs -Proficient skills in the area of current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database software) -Experience mentoring junior staff

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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