Data Center Quantity Surveyor — Hybrid, Cost & Contract Expert

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO with holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support our data center project and manage commercial and contractual aspects to keep delivery on budget. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimize costs and protect profitability.

Responsibilities include estimating and forecasting, contract administration, cost control, and risk management across procurement, measurement, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of quantity surveying, construction cost management, or commercial project experience.
• Experience in 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 stay within budgets.
• Analyze 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 stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Measure and value completed work for progress payments.
• Validate subcontractor and supplier invoices against contracts.
• 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 bid package preparation and tender documentation.
• Evaluate bids for commercial suitability and drive procurement objectives.
• Maintain records of procurement and subcontract agreements.
• Identify commercial, financial, and contractual risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project cost management software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support our data center project and manage commercial and contractual aspects to keep delivery on budget. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimize costs and protect profitability.

Responsibilities include estimating and forecasting, contract administration, cost control, and risk management across procurement, measurement, and reporting.