Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time

Expected Salary Range: $113,900.80 - $180,000.00

About the Role

Jaquith Consulting Group, Inc. (JCG) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Estimating Manager to lead and actively engage in all estimating activities for JCG’s clients. Under the direction of the Program Controls Deputy Director, you will oversee the Program Estimating Unit within the Project Controls Office, serving as a key contributor to program-wide cost development from planning and conceptual phases through final design and construction.

You will lead estimate development activities, prepare Basis of Estimate documentation, review contractor estimates and claims, and help establish policies and procedures that strengthen estimating consistency and transparency across the program. Your work will play a critical role in maintaining cost integrity, supporting informed decisions, and enabling successful delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the cost estimating group in the development of all capital cost estimates for the Client from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates

Facilitate the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders

Support the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports

Develop Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimate reports as required

Support the review of contractor estimates and claims

Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Quantity Surveying

At least 20 years of estimating experience, including a minimum of 10 years in transit projects with typical project values exceeding $1 billion

In-depth knowledge of all design and construction disciplines, means, and methods applied to transit infrastructure projects

Extensive expertise in the principles and practices of estimating

Strong technical and report writing skills, particularly in preparing cost estimates and Basis of Estimate documentation

Proven ability to develop and manage resources (internal and external) to produce accurate cost estimates in a schedule-driven program environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management or Quantity Surveying and at least 20+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $10 Billion

Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer

Management experience on large programs with proven track record

Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid) as well as electronic quantity surveying system

What Makes You a Great Fit

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Knowledge in transportation and rail systems domain

Technical knowledge of design, construction means and methods, and cost estimating best practices

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.