Mid Level Civil Estimator Jobs
Mid level civil estimator jobs go to professionals ready to own project bids end to end, coordinate with field teams, and deliver accurate cost models with limited oversight. Openings run across Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Jobot, Jacobs, and Congruex among the firms actively hiring at this level now.
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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.
We’re seeking a Jr. Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
- Review and validate change orders.
- Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
- Attend project meetings as required.
Please Note - we're seeking candidates within the Western region of the United States. You'll be assigned to the closest Jacobs office nearest where you live to enable you to work from this office 2 days a week.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
- Cost estimating experience with transit stations e.g. At-Grade Stations, Elevated/Aerial Stations, and Underground (Cut & Cover).
- 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 5-9 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction Alternative delivery procurement experience
- Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
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 $110,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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 November 22, 2023. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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 Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
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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Mid Level Civil Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level civil estimator job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight bids you led, the dollar value of projects you estimated, and software proficiency in tools like Bluebeam or HCSS. Employers at this level want to see that you can manage a takeoff independently, catch scope gaps, and defend your numbers in a job walk without close supervision.
Which companies hire mid level civil estimators?
Companies hiring mid level civil estimators right now include Jobot, Jacobs, and Congruex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from regional heavy-civil contractors, municipal infrastructure firms, and specialty grading and utility subcontractors who need estimators capable of running bids with minimal direction.
Are there remote mid level civil estimator jobs?
Yes, though most roles carry some on-site or office component given the field-coordination demands of civil work. About 36% of mid level civil estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering takeoff and proposal work while expecting periodic site visits or client meetings in person.
How do I move up to a mid level civil estimator role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating measurable bid experience: estimating progressively larger projects, reducing variance between your estimates and final costs, and taking on more of the bid package independently. Learning to read civil drawings fluently, building subcontractor relationships, and demonstrating that your numbers hold up through construction are what differentiate a junior estimator from a mid level one.
Which industries hire the most mid level civil estimators?
Mid Level civil estimator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because infrastructure spending, land development cycles, and public works contracts require experienced estimators who can handle complex scopes without extensive hand-holding.