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: $92,768.00 - $125,000.00

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 CAHSR 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.