Sr Project Controls Professional
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
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Construction
Civil Engineering
Overview
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This role is a site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC with future projects across the U.S. It is a senior-level position focused on cost control and construction progress tracking.
What You’ll Do- 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 construction physical progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors.
- Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments.
- Proficiency in project controls and scheduling software, including
- 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)
The base pay range is $/yr to $/yr
. This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Posted Salary Range Minimum: $
Posted Salary Range Upper: $
Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in additional plans. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for 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. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the role.
Additional InformationThis position will be open for at least 3 days.
Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
IndustriesCivil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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