Heavy Civil Senior Estimator

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Jacobs Full time US$75,000 - US$210,000 per year

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're seeking a Heavy Civil Senior Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects in Canada. 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 reviewing and comprehending scope documents, 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, and meeting necessary deadlines.

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.

This position is open to any of Jacobs' office locations across Canada.

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

Ideally, You'll Also Have

  • Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field
  • At least 8-20 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction
  • Alternative delivery procurement experience
  • Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule
  • Certifications such as a CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM are a plus

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.



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