Electrical/Systems Cost Estimator - East Region

Jacobs Engineering Ireland; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical/Systems Cost Estimator in Tampa, Florida. The role includes developing capital cost estimates for transportation projects and interfacing with clients. Candidates should have significant cost estimating experience and proficiency in HCSS and BlueBeam. This position also requires a high school diploma, with a preference for a related bachelor's degree and extensive relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Cost estimating experience in transportation projects essential.
• Proficient with relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
• Review contractor proposals and validate change orders.
• Interface with clients about capital costs.

Skills

Cost estimating

Transportation projects

Proficient in MS Office

HCSS (HeavyBid)

BlueBeam

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS (HeavyBid)

BlueBeam

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking an Electrical/Systems 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 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.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Project Services teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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

This position is open to any of Jacobs’ office locations in the Eastern region of the United States.

Location

This position is open to any of Jacobs’ office locations in the Eastern region of the United States.

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

Preferred

• Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field
• At least 5-15 years of estimating and construction experience
• Alternative delivery procurement experience
• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
• Transmission line and power supply estimating

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