Project Controls Cost Manager (Data Center)

About the role

As a key member of our EPC support team, you’ll work on-site using your expertise in construction forecasting, change management, cost management, project budget analysis, project earned value measurement tracking, risk management, proposals, cash flow, and reporting tools. You will manage the overall program construction cost controls and reporting function by providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management. You will assist the Program Project Services Director with management of the Project Controls team.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall program construction cost controls and reporting function.
• Provide client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.
• Assist the Program Project Services Director with management of the Project Controls team.
• Utilize expertise in construction forecasting, change management, cost management, project budget analysis, earned value measurement tracking, risk management, proposals, cash flow, and reporting tools.
• Align construction cost with a Primavera P6 schedule.
• Coordinate and execute project issues across various projects.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of project cost controls experience.
• Extensive experience with Total Installed Cost management and reporting.
• Experience with collecting and reporting on field progress/quantities installed.
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues.
• Must be able to take a full-time on-site role in Spartanburg, SC – per diem package offered.
• Must have led teams on multi-million/billion EPC Projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or other business management-related degree.
• Program level related experience.
• Skills with Excel, Databases, Power BI, and dashboard development.
• Cost estimating experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on August 19, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.