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. Our work transforms abstract ideas into realities that change the world for good.

Your impact:
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.

As a Project Controls Professional and a key member of our team, you’ll lead project teams using forecasting, cost management, scheduling/planning, and risk strategies. You will assist with overall program cost controls and reporting, providing client management updates and executive presentations.

Multiple opportunities are available to support home office engineering or to join one of our construction teams across the United States.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and multi‑tasking talent to a fast‑paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make a big impact together.

Your most impactful mission in this role is to champion Jacobs’ Together Beyond culture of caring. Together Beyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally.

By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with global teams to build a company like no other.

• 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.

• 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).

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 compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/em‑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.

The base salary range for this position is $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,…