Entry Level Field Engineer Quantity Surveyor Professional

Industry

Life Science

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

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are looking for a driven and curious Entry Level Field Engineer / Quantity Surveyor with an interest in tracking Field Progress to join our Life Sciences Project Controls team in Clayton, North Carolina. You'll have the chance to work on a large-scale project site, providing solid forecasting, field progress measurement, reporting, and subcontractor progress review. Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in construction, quantity surveying, project controls, estimating, or a related field
• Authorization to the work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future
• Basic understanding of construction quantities, cost, schedule, and progress measurement concepts
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, construction documents, and specifications
• Ability to collect, organize, validate, and maintain project quantity and progress data
• Basic understanding of quantity takeoffs and construction measurement techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work with project controls, engineering, and construction teams
• Willingness to learn earned value, quantity surveying, and project controls processes and systems

Ideally, here's what you'll also have:

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), or progress measurement concepts
• Experience performing basic quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings or construction documents
• Exposure to construction field activities and methods for verifying installed quantities and completed work
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or other scheduling and project controls systems
• Exposure to BIM or model-based workflows using tools such as Autodesk Navisworks
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools
• Exposure to reality capture, LiDAR, drone imagery, or other digital methods used to document and verify construction progress
• Interest in developing technical expertise in quantity surveying, earned value progress measurement, and project performance analysis

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

92,070.00

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 $60,900.00 to $92,070.00. 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 21, 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.

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Locations

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