Jacobs
Overview
As a Data Center Estimating Professional and part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating, primarily emphasizing Data Centers. You’ll develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy for project requirements. You’ll foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. We’ll lean on you to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel. This role supports various client types including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles and pharmaceutical facilities. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. You’ll contribute to a culture that aims to improve people’s lives and deliver well-designed strategies tailored for every market and location. Responsibilities
Lead and act as a technical estimating expert, with emphasis on Data Centers. Develop and execute estimating strategies that support the overall proposal strategy and project requirements. Foster relationships with project teams to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. Review and contribute to interpretation of requests for proposals or project contracts; 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 project outcomes. 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, 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. Compensation & Benefits
The base pay range is $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr. The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $135,075.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation options, and 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 merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock. Employment details
Job posted on October 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. This 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. 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. Additional information
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support. For context on role seniority and employment type, see: 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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As a Data Center Estimating Professional and part of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating, primarily emphasizing Data Centers. You’ll develop and execute the strategy and plan for estimating activities that support the overall proposal strategy for project requirements. You’ll foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. We’ll lean on you to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel. This role supports various client types including industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles and pharmaceutical facilities. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. You’ll contribute to a culture that aims to improve people’s lives and deliver well-designed strategies tailored for every market and location. Responsibilities
Lead and act as a technical estimating expert, with emphasis on Data Centers. Develop and execute estimating strategies that support the overall proposal strategy and project requirements. Foster relationships with project teams to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. Review and contribute to interpretation of requests for proposals or project contracts; 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 project outcomes. 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, 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. Compensation & Benefits
The base pay range is $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr. The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $135,075.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation options, and 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 merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock. Employment details
Job posted on October 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. This 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. 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. Additional information
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support. For context on role seniority and employment type, see: 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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