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- $155,600 - $243,100 a year
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- $180,000 a year
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Chief Estimator - Water/Wastewater Design Build

Jacobs -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$155,600 - $243,100 a year

Benefits

Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Pricing analysis
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Construction industry experience
Estimating construction project budgets
Cost estimate preparation
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

Capabilities

Construction

Office Setup

Office/Onsite

Job ID

#42454

Industry

Water

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

Support our Design-Build water clients across the U.S. by leading the development of accurate, competitive, and strategic project cost estimates for complex infrastructure projects. As Chief Estimator, you will oversee all estimating functions, ensuring consistency, reliability, and alignment with project objectives across water, wastewater, and water resources programs.

This role plays a critical part in enabling successful project delivery through sound cost management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with project teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership & Strategy

Lead all estimating activities for Design-Build water and wastewater projects
Establish and maintain estimating standards, tools, procedures, and benchmarking practices
Provide oversight and final approval of major project estimates and cost models
Ensure estimates are aligned with project scope, design intent, and execution strategies

Cost Development & Analysis

Develop detailed cost estimates across all project phases, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor scopes
Perform quantity takeoffs, unit cost analysis, and productivity assessments
Evaluate construction means and methods to ensure accurate pricing
Analyze market conditions, labor rates, and supply chain factors impacting cost

Risk Management & Cost Control

Identify and assess cost risks and uncertainties within project estimates
Ensure appropriate contingencies, escalation, and risk factors are incorporated
Validate pricing assumptions and ensure consistency across project estimates
Support project teams during execution with cost insights, estimate reconciliation, and change order evaluation

Business Development Support

Partner with operations and leadership teams to support proposal pricing and competitive positioning
Contribute to pricing strategy and commercial alignment for active pursuits
Participate in client discussions and presentations as needed to support cost-related topics

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop estimating team members
Provide technical guidance and oversight for complex estimating efforts
Promote collaboration between estimating, project management, and construction teams
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in estimating practices

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
15+ years of experience in estimating for water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
Extensive experience with Design-Build delivery methods
Strong expertise in cost estimating, construction methods, and pricing strategies
Proven ability to develop accurate estimates for complex, large-scale projects
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar credentials preferred

Core Competencies

Advanced analytical and cost modeling skills
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

155,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

243,100.00

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 $155,600.00 to $243,100.00. 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 July 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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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