Job Details

Overview

Estimating Professional (Data Centers) at Jacobs. This role 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.

At Jacobs, we work to improve people's lives through better cities, resilient environments, and mission-critical outcomes. Join our Advanced Manufacturing team within the People & Places Solutions (P&PS) business, delivering cost-effective and transformative projects to data centers and other facilities. Bring your passion for innovation and expertise to help Jacobs thrive, grow, and succeed today and tomorrow.

Base pay range

$102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead and serve as a technical expert in estimating, primarily focusing on Data Centers, while supporting various client types including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• 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.
• 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.

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, and estimate documentation.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• 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.

Benefits and policies

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range is the same as noted above. Within the range, pay is determined by work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education or training.

Equal employment opportunity

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.

Additional information for applicants

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We offer a hybrid working policy, allowing a mix of Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.