Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Transportation

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.

Your impact

We are seeking a full time, on site Cost Estimator with prior MTA-NYCT estimating experience to support projects located in Queens New York. In this role, you will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates as well as attend design development meetings, when required.

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.

When you join us as a Cost Estimator, you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
• Reviewing contractor proposals for various procurement types.
• Reviewing and validating change orders.
• Interfacing with external clients in the presentation of capital costs.
• Maintaining organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
• Attending project meetings as required.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
• Experience if Civil / Structural Projects
• Proficient use of:

o MS Office products,

o HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software,

o Bluebeam.

• Good Organization Skills
• Willingness and ability to be on project site(s)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Substantial professional years of estimating and construction experience.
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

98,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

165,000.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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.

The base salary range for this position is $98,000.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Locations

CityStateCountry

New York

New York

United States