Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

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

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo 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. We turn 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. office, but we intend to hire the best candidates regardless of location.

As a Project Controls Professional, 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, project earned value measurement, risk management, proposals, cash‑flow, and reporting tools. You will assist with managing overall program cost controls and reporting by providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.

Multiple opportunities are available to support home office engineering or to be part of one of our construction teams with projects throughout the United States.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Your most impactful mission is to champion our Together Beyond culture of caring at Jacobs, enabling diversity and quality globally. We create a culture of belonging where everyone thrives by embracing all perspectives.

We partner across the globe to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams to build a company like no other.

• 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
• 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), and Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. You will 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 offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

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