Project Controls Professional; Data Center
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator
Location
Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA; future projects may require on-site presence across the U.S.
What You’ll Do- 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.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, estimating, scheduling or planning, with a strong focus on field operations and cost management.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Oracle
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Eco Sys
- Unifier
- Synchro
- 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. 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. 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 $. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Work LocationOnsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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.
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