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Sr. Project Controls Professional

Job in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for: Jacobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Financial Manager, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. Project Controls Professional (36037)

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as well look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We are looking to add a Senior Project Controls Professional to our team. The ideal candidate will report to our Phoenix, Arizona or Portland, Oregon office. If you’re looking for a challenge, consider joining our team where you will be a major contributor to the growth of exciting projects in our Electronics group. You will provide client management; interface, update, and make presentations to all levels of management;

partner with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost, risks and provide alternative strategies for mitigation and opportunities. Jacobs utilizes advanced enterprise system platforms and data analysis solutions to support service excellence.

As a Sr. Project Controls Professional, you will have the opportunity to make a huge impact.

Responsibilities
  • Perform the controls for the Program and all associated projects and manage the overall program cost controls and reporting function
  • Interface with other project team members, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Office planning, IT, Accounting, Economics and Finance, Tax, Contracts and Legal, to facilitate compliance with execution strategy and objectives with cost efficiency
  • Provide status reports and related project reporting analyses to company and client management
  • Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to correct and ensure work is being coordinated between the other departments and offices to meet project cost requirements
  • Prepare various project cost controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for project management on assigned projects
  • Manage work processes, and procedures for cost management
  • Evaluate projects at each stage of development to ensure cost and financial activities of the project team inclusive of ensuring client/contractual obligations have been met
  • Review contract drafts and related terms & conditions to ensure they meet project cost controls requirements and coordinate
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field
  • At least 10 years of related cost controls experience
  • Experience working on various projects to include coordinating and executing project issues
  • Specific experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management and cost analysis
  • Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues
Desired qualifications
  • Program related experience
  • Skills with Excel Macro level, Databases (MSAccess), Power BI and dashboard development
  • Experience with Primavera 6 resources loading

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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…

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