DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2025 — Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been named the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Near Site Conventional Facilities project at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois. The project will support facilities for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), an advanced scientific experiment aimed at understanding the mysteries of neutrinos, the most abundant particles with mass in the universe.
Jacobs will oversee construction management, safety oversight, and project support for the above- and below-ground buildings and enclosures that will house the DUNE Near Detector and other infrastructure. The project will help facilitate the groundbreaking work being done at Fermilab, one of the leading particle physics and accelerator laboratories in the U.S.
“Building upon our 10+ years supporting Fermilab, our selection for this contract demonstrates Jacobs' experience delivering infrastructure projects for some of the world's most advanced scientific facilities,” said Susannah Kerr, Executive Vice President at Jacobs. “This project particularly showcases our in-depth knowledge in deep surface excavation and foundation systems, construction of complex research facilities, construction safety and intricate concrete structures and directly supports the potential for scientific discovery.”
Jacobs has a proven track record in delivering complex underground and deep concrete infrastructure projects, including notable works such as:
Jacobs’ deep expertise in such projects positions the company to effectively manage the complex needs of the DUNE program, which is critical to the advancement of particle physics.
“The DUNE program and LBNF facility will perform incredible, world-leading science enabled by an amazing and complex experiment system constructed in both Illinois and South Dakota,” said Jim Kerby, LBNF/DUNE-US Project Director. “Because of this, the construction of the science facilities requires excellence at every level of engineering through execution. This is an important step in realizing the long-term performance of LBNF/DUNE.”
The LBNF will be a significant part of the global DUNE experiment, with Fermilab collaborating with more than 1,400 scientists and engineers worldwide to study neutrinos using massive neutrino detectors located in Illinois and the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. The total cost of the project exceeds $1 billion, with construction expected to commence in 2025.
As a trusted partner in the global scientific and infrastructure community, Jacobs will play a pivotal role in delivering essential facilities that support world-leading scientific research. With nearly $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of around 45,000, Jacobs is committed to providing comprehensive end-to-end services across a range of industries, including energy, life sciences, environmental solutions, transportation, and water infrastructure.
Jacobs is a global leader in delivering integrated solutions to solve the world’s most complex challenges. The company offers comprehensive services in engineering, construction, design, program management, and lifecycle management to drive sustainability, innovation, and efficiency across diverse sectors.
With over a decade of partnership with Fermilab, Jacobs continues to leverage its experience in delivering complex infrastructure and research facility projects worldwide. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
Fermilab is the U.S. Department of Energy's leading laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, focused on exploring the fundamental nature of matter and energy. Fermilab works in collaboration with scientific institutions around the world to push the boundaries of discovery in the field of neutrinos and beyond.
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