Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Projects (Hybrid)

Jacobs; St. Francisville (LA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Saint Francisville, LA is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of engineering and construction projects on a data center site. You will work with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to control costs, evaluate risks, and support successful delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed cost estimation, budgeting, and reporting, with a focus on ensuring projects stay within budget while maximizing profitability.

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

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project cost management software

Job description

Jacobs in Saint Francisville, LA is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of engineering and construction projects on a data center site. You will work with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to control costs, evaluate risks, and support successful delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed cost estimation, budgeting, and reporting, with a focus on ensuring projects stay within budget while maximizing profitability.