Project Controls Specialist; Rail

At Jacobs, we’re 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.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming today to create a more connected, sustainable, and resilient tomorrow. Our Southeast Transportation team supports some of the most complex transportation programs in the industry, helping clients deliver safe, reliable, and efficient mobility solutions. As we continue to expand our support across major rail and transit initiatives, we are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to help drive performance, improve processes, and ensure the successful execution of ongoing projects.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting project execution by providing accurate data, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll partner with technical, operations, and management teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance information is reliable, timely, and actionable; helping our clients meet their operational and strategic goals.

• Provide project controls support across rail and transit projects, including planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and performance reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures, and project schedules.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly cost and schedule data; identify variances and support mitigation recommendations.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc project reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal teams and client leadership.
• Support change management by identifying potential scope changes, tracking trends, and contributing to cost/schedule impact assessments.
• Assist with integrating project cost and schedule data with internal management and accounting systems.
• Coordinate document control or configuration management activities as needed to support project controls functions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and standardization.
• Support project managers, field teams, and client stakeholders with data requests, analysis, and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of project controls principles, including cost management, scheduling, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Experience working with project controls tools such as Excel, scheduling software (Primavera P6 or similar), or cost management systems.

• Experience supporting rail, transit, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization/reporting tools.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and risk analysis techniques.
• Experience with change management processes, cost forecasting, or trend analysis.
• Knowledge of document control systems, configuration management, or project management information systems.
• Prior experience supporting client-facing roles or large multidisciplinary project teams.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education…