Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Base pay range: $69,500.00/yr - $95,500.00/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States; ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

• 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
  • Maintain 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 (field)
  • Track and report on progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Coordinate with contractors or discipline leads to collect and upload weekly progress data (field)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 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)
• Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

Specific roles may also earn merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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.

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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

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