Project Controls Professional Intermediate Level – East Central Region U.S.

About the role

Jacobs has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Level Project Controls Professional to support the East Central region within the U.S. As a key member of our larger team, we'll lean on you for timely and accurate input of data, thorough and accurate review and analysis of defined cost and schedule elements, and timely and accurate document production.

This role will work a Hybrid model, coming in two days a week at our assigned Jacobs office nearest you.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, work plans and schedules, projects cost at completion, WBS cost coding, subcontracts, accruals, and change management.
• Review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process.
• Assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations.
• Provide support for project pricing.
• Print and distribute of technical and administrative reports, assembly of monthly report packages.
• Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend usage of contingency.
• Support Project Managers with monthly Project Reviews (PRs) and quarterly forecast on projects.
• Providing support to Project Controls staff members as needed.
• Assure change management systems and processes are implemented and followed.
• Identify potential project problems early, report issues and problems to operations leadership, and work with project teams to address and implement recovery plans.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree with preference given to a degree in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years’ experience in Project Controls or Project Accountant related functions.
• Strong knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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. And 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 $75,000.00 to $100,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This position will be open for at least 3 days, and was posted on July 24, 2026.