Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

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

At Jacobs, we are 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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We are hiring anywhere in the United States – ideally close to a Jacobs U.S. office but the “best” candidates will be considered. As a key member of our Program Management Team, you will help shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow.

• 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 (field)
• Track and report on progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Coordinate with contractors or discipline leads to collect and upload weekly progress data (field)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field – or equivalent experience
• 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)
  • Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you. Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; company‑stock purchase options; deferred‑compensation and executive‑deferral plans; and unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off. Eligible employees may also receive other rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, 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 also be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

We want your application experience to be smooth. If you need further support or reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process (e.g., different application format), please contact the team via Careers Support.