Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

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$69,500.00/yr - $95,500.00/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge today's problems to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical challenges in thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career with the #1 ranked most admired engineering and construction company, Jacobs is where you belong.

As a Project Controls Professional and a key member of the Program Management Team, you will work on project teams using your expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, scheduling/planning, resource loading, critical path analysis, project budget analysis, earned‑value measurement, risk management, proposals, cashflow, and reporting tools. You will assist with managing the overall program cost controls and reporting function, providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics
• Manage all cost control elements including budget development and updates, scope change tracking, expenditure and forecast reporting, and maintaining accurate data in cost control systems and tools
• Analyze revenue and cost performance and recommend corrective actions to project and construction managers
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring compliance with contractual terms
• Track and report on progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Coordinate with contractors or discipline leads to collect and upload weekly progress data

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• At least 2 years of experience in project controls
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience with schedule development and maintenance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, project managers, construction teams, and vendors
• Willingness and ability to travel for on‑site assignments or business trips

• Oracle
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Eco Sys
• Unifier
• Synchro
• Industry‑recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you. 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

A certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.