Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

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$69,500 - $95,500 per year

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.

This opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates. We challenge what is currently accepted to 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.
• 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.
• Minimum 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.

• Experience with Oracle, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Eco Sys, Unifier, Synchro.
• Industry‑recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Construction Management (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP).

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, covering medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and company stock. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential merit increases, performance 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 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 a mix of office and remote 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 during the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, IT Consulting