Senior Level Cost Control Analyst-East/West U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and ongoing updates of project cost and progress metrics.
• Manage core cost control activities, including budget development and revisions, tracking scope changes and trends, and monthly expenditure and forecast reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within cost management systems and tools.
• Analyze cost and revenue performance and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
• Review contractor cost submissions and pay applications for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Track and report construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Collaborate daily with project controls, construction teams, and vendors to support successful execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15 plus years of experience in project controls with emphasis on cost management.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, field operations, and pay application processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present cost insights clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional project environments.
• Willingness to travel for periodic on-site project support.
• Proficiency with cost and scheduling tools such as Oracle, EcoSys, Unifier and Primavera P6, Microsoft Project.
• Ideal candidate should have Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Construction Manager (CCM).

Qualifications

• Passionate and curious about problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to bring a diverse perspective to the team.
• Willing to contribute to a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and innovation.

Skills

• Curiosity and passion for innovation.
• Talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $190,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Benefits

• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.