Estimating Professional; Data Centers

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This role is available at any location in the United States.

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At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

As a Data Center Estimating Professional and part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating primarily emphasizing Data Centers. You’ll also be a key member of our team for various types of clients including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicle and pharmaceutical facilities. You’ll develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy for project requirements, foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables, provide guidance on project deliverables, review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract, identify risk areas, participate in mitigation planning, and mentor less experienced design and estimating personnel.

• Minimum of ten years progressive experience with increasing responsibility in an estimating role for industrial project execution or a project‑management role executing industrial projects in the field.
• Estimating and construction experience in Mechanical and Electrical disciplines in Data Centers.
• Experience with Cost‑OS, Sage Estimating (Timberline) or similar estimating software platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, markup structures, and estimate documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management or a related technical field.
• Professional experience within the markets of either EV/Batteries or Specialty Chemicals.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software such as @Risk and Monte‑Carlo.
• Experience with Aspen CCE or other parametric tools.
• Active membership in AACE, PMI, or similar association.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, your well‑being, and 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. This position was posted on October 19, 2025, and will remain open for at least 3 days.