Senior MEP Cost Estimator Job at Confidential, Washington DC

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  • Confidential
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Cities & Places 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 Senior MEP Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. In this key role, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for projects across all divisions, including mechanical (plumbing, HVAC , Fire sprinkler (parameter ests)  / Electrical  / specialty systems. We'll lean on you to ensure quantity takeoff, pricing and parameter estimating, and supporting strategic decisions and client satisfaction. You'll also review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates. You'll collaborate with knowledgeable and supportive teams, 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 method.

More Key Responsibilities: 

* Develop capital cost estimates for 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.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in all projects phases.

• Experience  hard bid /negotiated general contractor experience.

• Knowledge  of MS Office products, , Sage Timberline, MII estimating software , HCSS Heavy Bid and Blue Beam a plus. 

• Must be a United States citizen.

• Ability to obtain a DOE and other Federal security clearance.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.

• At least 5-15 years of estimating and construction experience related to Building and Vertical Construction.

• Alternative delivery procurement experience.

• Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.

• Certifications such as a CPE ,CEP, CCP, or CCM are a plus.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

118,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

207,100.00

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 $118,300.00 to $207,100.00. 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 March 03, 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.

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 .

Locations

City State Country
Bellevue Washington United States

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor

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