Quantity Surveyor (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase at a discount

PPTO (unlimited)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a data center project in Saint Francisville, LA. The role focuses on managing all commercial and contractual aspects to deliver projects within budget and maximize profitability.

The candidate will work with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to control costs, perform takeoffs, value completed work, and support procurement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 5+ years of quantity surveying or cost management experience.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, and project financials.
• Proficiency with Excel and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures and keep costs within budgets.
• Analyze performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and report cost variances across the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements.
• Prepare change orders, claims, and contract variations.
• Manage payments and final accounts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Contract review

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Project management software

Job description

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

JACOBS has an immediately opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to support our data center project in Saint Francisville, LA.

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of engineering and construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered within budget while maximizing profitability and maintaining compliance with contract requirements. The Quantity Surveyor works closely with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to manage costs, evaluate risks, and support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management

• 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.

Contract Administration

• 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.

Measurement and Valuation

• 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.

Project Controls and Reporting

• 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.

Procurement Support

• 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.

Risk Management

• Identify commercial, financial, and contractual risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce project exposure.
• Assist in dispute resolution and claims management when required.

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

Benefits

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 $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. 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 August 17, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.