Data Center Quantity Surveyor — Cost & Contract Lead

Jacobs; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor for a data center project in Saint Francisville, LA. The role covers cost management, contracts, measurement, procurement, and risk management to ensure projects stay on budget and compliant.

Strong Excel and cost-control software experience is required, with 5+ years in the field. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, managing budgets, handling change orders, processing payments, and providing financial updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of quantity surveying, construction cost management, or commercial project experience.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or manufacturing projects.
• Experience reviewing contracts, change orders, and project financials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project cost management software.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
• Analyze project performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and report cost variances throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, interpret, and administer contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements.
• Prepare and manage change orders, claims, and contract variations.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met by all project stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measure and value completed work for progress payments.
• Validate subcontractor and supplier invoices against contractual requirements.
• Prepare applications for payment and final account settlements.
• Develop and maintain project cost reports and commercial dashboards.
• Provide regular financial updates to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with risk assessments and forecasting activities.
• Support project audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of bid packages and tender documentation.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier bids for commercial suitability.
• Support procurement activities to achieve value and quality objectives.
• Maintain records of procurement and subcontract agreements.
• Identify commercial, financial, and contractual risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce project exposure.
• Assist in dispute resolution and claims management when required.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Measurement & valuation

Project controls & reporting

Procurement support

Risk management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Engineering Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project cost management software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor for a data center project in Saint Francisville, LA. The role covers cost management, contracts, measurement, procurement, and risk management to ensure projects stay on budget and compliant.

Strong Excel and cost-control software experience is required, with 5+ years in the field. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, managing budgets, handling change orders, processing payments, and providing financial updates to leadership.