Senior Cost Estimator - Federal

Senior Cost Estimator - Federal Jacobs St Louis, MO Apply Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Senior Cost Estimator - Federal role at Jacobs Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Senior Cost Estimator - Federal Jacobs St Louis, MO 16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who Jacobs has hired for this role Apply Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Senior Cost Estimator - Federal role at Jacobs Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Save Join or sign in to save this job Join to save Senior Cost Estimator - Federal at Jacobs Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? 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Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Jacobs provided pay range This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr 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 At Jacobs, we’re challenging tomorrow by pushing our innovations and technologies to new heights. Our Project Services division applies these principles to cost estimating services and have proven to be industry leaders. We’re seeking a Senior Cost Estimator with experience with capital cost estimates ranging in project size from $25M-$25B and support of our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include office buildings, training facilities, communications facilities, warehouse, aircraft hangars, aircraft/vehicle maintenance to name a few. The location should be near a local office, but the role will be primarily remote. 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. 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. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Responsibilities include Develop capital cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects Review contractor proposals for various procurement types. Review and validate change orders. Interface with external clients in the presentation of capital costs. Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule 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 10-15 years of estimating and construction experience. Progressive cost estimating experience in a variety of civil, structural and architectural systems Proficient use of MS Office products along with estimating and quantity takeoff software(s). US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field Experience with MII (MCACES 2nd generation) estimating software Experience with On Screen Takeoff and/or Bluebeam Revu Alternative delivery procurement experience Certifications such as a CPE, CEP, CCP, PMP, or CCM Ability/Willingness to obtain Security Clearance Our 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, 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 $120,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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. Job posted on October 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. 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