Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls Analyst – Jacobs

Project Controls Analyst – Jacobs

Base pay range: $89,100 – $119,000 per year.

Jacobs is 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.

We are looking for a Project Controls Analyst to join our Project Management Team, working on award‑winning projects and partnering with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost, risks, and provide alternative strategies for mitigation and opportunities. You will perform client management, interfacing, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.

• Perform cost control and estimating, proactively monitoring and communicating budget, actual status, and forecast costs/labor hours for projects.
• Create client and internal status reports that communicate schedule status and identify critical path.
• Analyze schedule data using P6, develop and maintain project schedules from scratch, coordinate with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
• Explain variances, delays, and track and monitor contractor schedules.
• Develop and maintain productive cross‑discipline relationships within the project team.
• Support data analysis using SAP and advanced enterprise system platforms.

• 3–4 years of scheduling experience, proficient in P6 schedule analysis and reporting.
• Construction experience on complex projects $25 M and above is preferred.
• Ability to build a schedule from scratch after coordinating with various teams.
• Experience explaining variances, delays, and monitoring contractor schedules.
• Cost analysis and SAP experience is a bonus.
• Local to the San Ramon, Oakland, San Jose, or Monterey areas, and able to go to the office as needed.

San Ramon/Oakland/San Jose/Monterey, CA – requirement to work in office as needed.

Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; ability to purchase company stock at a discount; deferred compensation plan options; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off; seven paid holidays; floating holiday; caregiver leave; and potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock awards for certain roles.

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.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Business Development and Sales
Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting

Job posted on December 19, 2025. The position will be open for at least 3 days.