Project Controls Professional Intermediate

Project Controls Professional Intermediate

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

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.
Your impact begins here: this job 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, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for driven and curious teammates to support our Program Management Team.

As a Project Controls Professional and a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on project teams using your expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, scheduling/planning, resource loading, critical path analysis, project budget analysis, project earned value measurement tracking, risk management, proposals, cashflow and reporting tools. 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.
Multiple opportunities are available to support home office engineering or to be a part of one of our construction teams with projects located throughout the United States.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our Together Beyond culture of caring at Jacobs.

• 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 (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 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

• 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, and in the things you care about. 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…