Jacobs
Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
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Jacobs .
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr
About the role 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 also be a key member for clients in industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles, and pharmaceutical facilities. 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, provide guidance on project deliverables, interpret the request for proposal or project contract, identify risk areas, participate in mitigation planning, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.
Key Responsibilities • Serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating for Data Centers.
• Lead strategy and planning for estimating activities and support overall proposal strategy.
• Coordinate deliverables with project teams and provide guidance on estimation.
• Review and contribute to interpretation of RFP or project contract; identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior estimating staff.
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.
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, markup structures and estimate documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Benefits and Perks Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plans, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
Employment Information Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
EEO Statement 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. The position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Jacobs .
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr
About the role 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 also be a key member for clients in industrial, chemical, pulp & paper, general manufacturing, electric vehicles, and pharmaceutical facilities. 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, provide guidance on project deliverables, interpret the request for proposal or project contract, identify risk areas, participate in mitigation planning, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.
Key Responsibilities • Serve as a leader and technical expert in estimating for Data Centers.
• Lead strategy and planning for estimating activities and support overall proposal strategy.
• Coordinate deliverables with project teams and provide guidance on estimation.
• Review and contribute to interpretation of RFP or project contract; identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior estimating staff.
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.
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, markup structures and estimate documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Benefits and Perks Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plans, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.
Employment Information Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting
EEO Statement 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. The position will be open for at least 3 days.
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