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Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
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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
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.
We are hiring the Estimating Professional (Data Centers) across the United States. We intend to hire the best candidates, regardless of location, and point to our culture and impact.
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 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. You’ll review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract, help identify risk areas, participate in mitigation planning, and 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, knowledge of 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 Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; company stock at a discount; and unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
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.
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Estimating Professional (Data Centers)
role at
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
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.
We are hiring the Estimating Professional (Data Centers) across the United States. We intend to hire the best candidates, regardless of location, and point to our culture and impact.
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 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. You’ll review and contribute to the interpretation of the request for proposal or project contract, help identify risk areas, participate in mitigation planning, and 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, knowledge of 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 Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; company stock at a discount; and unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
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.
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