Project Controls Cost Manager (Data Center)

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.

About the role

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do—the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology, we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. As a Project Controls Cost Manager, you’ll support our Program Management Team 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 also 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
• Apply 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

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 working on various projects, including coordinating and executing project issues
• 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 company stock purchase options at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, 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.