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Project Cost Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Large infrastructure, EPC, and real estate development firms sponsor H-1B holders for these roles, covering LCA filing and prevailing wage requirements under DOL rules.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $135,000.00
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 $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.
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California, United States
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $135,000.00
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 $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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Cost Manager
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to cost management. A degree in civil engineering, construction management, or quantity surveying strengthens your petition more than a general business degree when the job duties center on project cost control.
Check LCA filings by SOC code
Project Cost Managers typically file under SOC code 11-9021 (Construction Managers) or 13-1051 (Cost Estimators). Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings under these codes before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area under the relevant SOC code before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage, and knowing the floor prevents offers that USCIS will flag during LCA review.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor H-1B workers. During your search, confirm enrollment status early. EPC contractors, federal project primes, and large real estate developers are typically enrolled; smaller regional firms may not be.
Understand the specialty occupation risk for your title
USCIS has issued RFEs on cost management roles when job postings list 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required.' Ask hiring managers to confirm the posted requirements match the I-129 petition language before your employer files.
Plan around the cap registration window
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, calculate whether your authorization covers the gap. A 60-day grace period applies after OPT ends, but cap-gap rules only activate after USCIS selects your registration.
H-1B Visa Project Cost Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Cost Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations. Your employer's job description and internal degree requirements need to align with what's filed in the I-129 petition to avoid a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Project Cost Managers?
Large EPC contractors, infrastructure developers, real estate firms with active capital programs, and multinational construction consultancies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for cost management positions on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation and employer rather than showing unverified self-reported data.
What SOC code is used for Project Cost Manager H-1B petitions?
Most Project Cost Manager petitions file under SOC 11-9021 (Construction Managers) or 13-1051 (Cost Estimators), depending on how the role is scoped. The chosen code determines which DOL prevailing wage level applies to your offer. Your employer's immigration attorney selects the code, but you can verify whether your duties match either classification using O*NET before the petition is drafted.
Can a Project Cost Manager switch employers mid-H-1B using portability?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For a new H-1B transfer without a pending adjustment, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working once USCIS receives it.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect job offers for H-1B Project Cost Managers?
Every H-1B employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. For Project Cost Managers, prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your target city before accepting an offer, so you can confirm the offer meets DOL minimums before the LCA is filed.