Estimating Professional; Data Centers

Overview

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The base pay range for this position is $/yr - $/yr
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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.

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.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. This includes medical, dental, vision, 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.

Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards such as 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. This posting was created for ongoing hiring in 2025.

• Lead and provide technical guidance in estimating, primarily for Data Centers, as part of Jacobs’ Advanced Manufacturing team.
• Develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy and project requirements.
• Foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables.
• Review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract; identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced design and estimating personnel.
• Collaborate with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities.
• Work with clients across industries including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles and pharmaceutical facilities as appropriate.

• 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 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.

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

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We offer a hybrid working policy and support reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. If you require information in a different format, contact Careers Support.