Progress Measurement Quantity Surveyor (LSNA-TX)

Jacob; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Paid time off (PPTO)

Seven holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Progress Measurement Quantity Surveyor to join our team overseeing measurement, forecasting, and reporting for large capital projects. You will validate quantities, track progress, and partner with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting and governance.

The role emphasizes integration of quantity management with cost and schedule data, BIM-enabled takeoffs, and clear client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in quantity surveying, estimating, cost management, or project controls on large capital projects.
• Strong experience with quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, BIM models, and isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor, validate, and communicate quantities, installed progress, earned progress, productivity, and forecast performance.
• Consolidate quantity and progress data to support performance measurement, trend analysis, and forecasting.
• Develop accurate and timely quantity and progress forecasts, identifying variances and trends.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quantity tracking structures and Rules of Credit.
• Create client and internal status reports communicating quantity status and trends.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

Power BI

Primavera P6

Job description

Progress Measurement Quantity Surveyor (LSNA-TX)

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.

Your impact

Our team is looking to add a Progress Measurement Quantity Surveyor to its team responsible for award winning projects. If you’re looking for a challenge, consider joining our team where you will be a major contributor to the growth of exciting projects. This position is onsite at our client location in Northeast Houston, Texas

Performing client management, interfacing, updates, and presentations at all levels of management, the Quantity Surveying Professional partners with Project Managers and project teams to maintain clear visibility of project quantities, progress, productivity, performance trends, and forecast outcomes. Jacobs utilizes advanced enterprise systems and data analytics solutions to support accurate, consistent, and timely project performance reporting.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact. Specifically, we’ll look for you to thoroughly understand the principles of progress measurement, quantity surveying, and project performance management.

Additionally, there will be opportunities to develop and maintain productive cross-discipline relationships across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams.

• Proactively monitor, validate, and communicate quantities, installed progress, earned progress, productivity, and forecast performance for projects.
• Consolidate quantity and progress data to support performance measurement, trend analysis, and forecasting.
• Develop accurate and timely quantity and progress forecasts, identifying potential variances and performance trends.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quantity tracking structures, progress measurement plans, and Rules of Credit.
• Create client and internal status reports that effectively communicate quantity status, progress performance, productivity, trends, and key areas of concern.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of experience in quantity surveying, estimating, cost management, or project controls on large capital projects.
• Strong experience performing and validating quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, isometrics, and BIM models.
• Experience establishing and maintaining quantity baselines, tracking structures, and forecasts across multiple construction disciplines.
• Ability to reconcile estimated, designed, procured, installed, and forecast quantities and identify quantity growth and trends.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, unit rates, productivity, progress measurement, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting change management through quantity validation, scope evaluation, and impact assessment.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate quantity trends, risks, and recommendations to project teams.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience serving as a Lead or Senior Quantity Surveyor on large EPC/EPCM, industrial, pharmaceutical, or life sciences projects.
• Experience developing quantity management standards, procedures, coding structures, and governance.
• Experience integrating quantity, cost, schedule, progress, and productivity data to support forecasting and project decisions.
• Knowledge of UniFormat, Bills of Quantities, contract management, and change management.
• Experience with BIM-enabled quantity takeoffs and tools such as Autodesk Navisworks, Power BI, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
• Experience mentoring Quantity Surveyors and providing technical guidance on quantity management practices.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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, 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 $94,300.00 to $155,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .