Estimating Professional; Data Centers

Position: Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
Overview

Estimating Professional (Data Centers) at Jacobs.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead and act as a technical expert in estimating for Data Centers and support the overall proposal strategy for project requirements.

• Foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate estimating deliverables and provide guidance on project deliverables.

• Review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract; help identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.

• Collaborate with Global Integrated Delivery teams to maximize the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may 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.

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

Additional information

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 October 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Hybrid working policy allows split between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. For accommodations or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

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