Estimating Professional; Data Centers

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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. The Advanced Manufacturing team in our People & Places Solutions business elevates our clients by delivering cost‑effective and transformative projects to the consumer goods and products, metals, pulp and paper, specialty chemical, industrial fermentation, data centers and electric vehicle markets.

As a Data Center Estimating Professional and part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll lead and serve as a technical expert in estimating primarily emphasizing Data Centers. You’ll be a key member of our team for various client types including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles and pharmaceutical facilities. You will 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, coordinate deliverables, and provide guidance on project deliverables.

You’ll also review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract, identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning, and mentor less experienced design and estimating personnel.

• Lead estimating for data center projects, ensuring high‑quality cost estimates and accurate technical guidance.
• Evaluate and contribute to RFP and contract reviews, identify risk factors and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and support project team deliverables, and provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Partner with Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery teammates to maximize design, digital technology and support capabilities.

• 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, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management or related technical field.
• Professional experience within the markets of either EV/Batteries or Specialty Chemicals.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @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, and in the things you care about. 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…