Project Controls Professional (Data Center)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA, with future projects also 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll also have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in project controls and scheduling software, including Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Unifier, Synchro. Industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP) are also desirable.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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