Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Apply for the Project Controls Professional Intermediate role at Jacobs.

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

At Jacobs, we challenge current accepted practices to innovate and create lasting solutions. As a Project Controls Professional, you will support our Program Management Team across the U.S., handling forecasting, change management, cost management, scheduling, resource loading, critical path analysis, project budget analysis, earned value measurement, risk management, proposals, cash flow, and reporting. You will assist with managing the overall program cost controls and reporting function by providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.

Act as a champion for our Together Beyond culture of caring and inclusion at Jacobs, creating a culture of belonging.

• 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.
• 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.

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• 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. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, 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. This position was posted on November 19, 2025 and will remain open for at least 3 days.

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 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 regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.