Senior Estimator

Jaquith Consulting Group Inc

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$113,900.80–$180,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Blueprints, Business Plan, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Database Technology, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Project Estimates, Schedule Development, Team Player, Train Transportation, Vision Plan, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Sacramento, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Location: Sacramento, CA or Fresno, CA (On-site at least 3 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Expected Salary Range: $113,900.80 - $180,000.00

About the Role
Jaquith Consulting Group, Inc. (JCG) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Estimator to support capital cost estimating efforts for JCG’s clients. Under the general direction of the Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for developing cost estimates.

You will support the review of contractor estimates, change orders, and claims, participate in the development of estimating plans and procedures, and contribute to maintaining consistency and transparency across the program. Your work will directly support informed decision‑making and the successful delivery of one of the nation’s largest and most complex infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for the client from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates
Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders
Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports
Supports the review of Contractor estimates and claims
Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating

Minimum Qualifications

Possesses knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on transit infrastructure projects
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and utilize internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management
Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and cost management software
Must have 15+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $1B
Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer is preferable
Work experience on large programs with proven track record
Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, H C S S, Onscreen Takeoff, etc.)
Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and estimating of change orders and good negotiations skills
Ability to produce oral and written presentation to client and other stakeholders
Strong work experience with MS Office application
Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development of estimates
Ability to read blueprints and generate, quantities, work breakdown structure and scope of work
Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development and review of schedules
Can create an estimate plan leading to deliver a complete estimate complying with program requirements
Supervision of the junior and mid-level estimators and cost analysts
Carries out additional responsibilities as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

Effective communicator and team contributor
Knowledge in transportation and rail systems domain
Strong technical and coordination skills
Extensive estimating expertise for large transit or infrastructure programs

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan, profit sharing
Paid holidays

Jaquith Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

About the Company

Jaquith Consulting Group Inc

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