<p>Market</p> <p>Transportation</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Your impact</p> <p>At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. As part of our Southeast Transportation team, you'll help deliver critical rail and transit programs that shape the future of mobility across South Florida. We're looking for a Senior Cost Estimator to support our long-standing rail and transit client in Broward County.</p> <p>In this role, you will support program controls, contract administration, and cost management for a high-profile transportation program. Working closely with our client and project leadership, you will play a key role in evaluating costs, contractor claims, schedule coordination, and change negotiations. You'll also provide mentorship to junior estimators and contribute to strong project governance.</p> <p>What you'll do</p> <ul> <li>Assist the Contracts and Procurement Manager in evaluating contractor claims. </li><li>Support the negotiation of contract changes and change orders. </li><li>Coordinate with the project Scheduler on contract schedule development and maintenance. </li><li>Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to other cost estimators. </li><li>Participate in constructability reviews as assigned. </li><li>Perform quantity take-offs to support cost estimates. </li><li>Prepare cost analyses and estimates to assist the Program Controls Manager with the evaluation of design changes. </li><li>Deliver clear, effective oral and written communication for client presentations, technical reporting, and correspondence. </li><li>Interface proactively with all levels of the project team, client representatives, consultants, and contractors. </li><li>Apply strong knowledge of construction cost estimating and analysis techniques. </li><li>Utilize cost estimating, spreadsheet, database, and document processing software effectively. </li><li>Perform other related project duties as requested by the Program Controls Manager. </li></ul> <p>This position requires part-time on-site presence at the client's office in Fort Lauderdale. Candidates currently residing in Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade counties, or those willing to travel regularly, are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.</p> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Construction Management. </li><li>7+ years of experience supporting multimillion-dollar construction or infrastructure projects. </li><li>Proven ability to perform detailed cost estimating and quantity take-offs. </li><li>Strong working knowledge of relevant software tools (estimating, spreadsheet, and database applications). </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. </li></ul> <p>Posted Salary Range: Minimum</p> <p>144,700.00</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Upper</p> <p>200,000.00</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The base salary range for this position is $144,700.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p> <p>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 March 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>CityStateCountryFort LauderdaleFloridaUnited States</p>