Estimating Professional; Data Centers

Overview

Estimating Professional (Data Centers) s role is part of the Advanced Manufacturing team within Our People & Places Solutions business. The role focuses on leading and providing technical estimating expertise for data center projects and supports various client types including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles and pharmaceutical facilities.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. The salary is influenced by skills, experience, and location. Some content regarding pay and benefits is provided below for context.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and eligibility for deferred compensation. Jacobs also offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential eligibility for merit increases and discretionary bonuses.

As a Data Center Estimating Professional and member of the Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll:

• Serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating, emphasizing Data Centers; participate as a key member of the team for various client types.
• Develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy and project requirements.
• Coordinate deliverables with project team members and provide guidance on project deliverables for estimating.
• 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.

We partner globally to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities and strive to create the best project outcomes for our clients and communities. This role supports Jacobs’ vision to deliver value and positive impact across markets including data centers and related industries.

Best qualified candidates will have:

• 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

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management or related technical field
• Professional experience within EV/Batteries or Specialty Chemicals markets
• 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

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates.

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for culture and client delivery. Jacobs supports a hybrid working policy allowing a split between offices/projects and remote locations to enable employees to deliver their best work.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We’re open to supporting applicants and adapting the recruitment process as needed. If you require reasonable adjustments or a different format for the application, please contact Careers Support.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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