Estimating Professional; Data Centers

Overview

Estimating Professional (Data Centers) role s job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but Jacobs intends to hire the best candidates.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating for Data Centers, and act as a key member of the Advanced Manufacturing team across various client types (industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles, pharmaceutical facilities).
• Develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project team members to deliver estimates, provide guidance on project deliverables, review and contribute to interpretation of RFPs or project contracts, identify risk areas, and participate in mitigation planning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.

• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience 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.
• 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 related technical field (preferred).
• Professional experience in markets such as EV/Batteries or Specialty Chemicals (preferred).
• 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 (preferred).

Health and welfare benefits include 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 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 additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

The base salary range is $ to $. Within the range, pay is determined by work location and factors including job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

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. Jacobs supports hybrid working policy, allowing a split between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to enable delivering best work.

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