Sr Project Controls Professional

Sr Project Controls Professional

Join the Jacobs team as a Senior Project Controls Professional to support ongoing site-based assignments in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA with future projects requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This senior-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control and construction progress tracking.

$/yr – $/yr

• 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 construction physical progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors.
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments.

• Oracle
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Eco Sys
• Unifier
• Synchro

• 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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology