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.

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 Advanced Manufacturing team supports clients across data centers and other industries, delivering cost-effective and transformative projects.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed — today and into tomorrow.

• As a Data Center Estimating Professional and part of the Advanced Manufacturing team, serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating, primarily emphasizing Data Centers.
• 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 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, 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 (GID) teams to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities in project delivery.

• 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.

• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k).
• Deferred compensation options and stock purchase opportunities.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave.
• Eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock in some roles.

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 value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.