Estimating Professional (Data Centers)

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Lead estimator for data center projects, managing cost analysis and team mentorship.

Requirements

  • @risk
  • monte carlo
  • cost-os
  • sage
  • aspen cce
  • bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Monte Carlo. -Experience with Cost-OS, Sage Estimating (Timberline) or similar estimating software platforms. -Experience with Aspen CCE or other parametric tools. -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management or related technical field. -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. -Active membership in AACE, PMI, or similar association. -Estimating and Construction experience in Mechanical and Electrical disciplines in Data Centers -Professional experience within the markets of either EV/Batteries or Specialty Chemicals -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.

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology