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Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
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Base Pay Range $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr
Your Impact 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.
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 in Data Centers. You’ll also be a key member of our team for various types of clients including 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 also foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. We’ll tap into your expertise to review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract and help identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning. We’ll lean on you to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.
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. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
Bring your passion for innovation, ambitious spirit, and expertise. We’ll help you thrive, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Here’s what you’ll need
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.
Ideally, you’ll also have
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 Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, well‑being, security, and future are important to us. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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.
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Job posted on October 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
role at
Jacobs .
Base Pay Range $102,900.00/yr - $135,075.00/yr
Your Impact 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.
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 in Data Centers. You’ll also be a key member of our team for various types of clients including 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 also foster working relationships with project team members to coordinate deliverables to estimating and provide guidance on project deliverables. We’ll tap into your expertise to review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract and help identify risk areas and participate in mitigation planning. We’ll lean on you to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced design and estimating personnel.
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. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
Bring your passion for innovation, ambitious spirit, and expertise. We’ll help you thrive, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Here’s what you’ll need
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.
Ideally, you’ll also have
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 Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, well‑being, security, and future are important to us. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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.
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Job posted on October 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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