Sr Project Controls Professional (Data Center)
Jacobs · Wilmington, DE · 1 mo ago
$124k–$220k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invention. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal, duplicated lines.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract content:
First paragraph: "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." This is generic company description; maybe part of About the role? Could be considered "About the role" or "About Jacobs". The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role section containing description of role and impact.
Next: "Your impact We are seeking an experienced Sr Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC, 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. You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together."
That's about role.
Then: "Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other."
That's also about role/culture.
Then "What You’ll Do" list: bullet points.
Then "Here's what you'll need" list: requirements.
Then "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" list: preferred qualifications.
Then benefits paragraph: "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."
Then pay: "The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training."
Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned. There's mention: "Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role." That's schedule info: full-time onsite. So we can include Schedule section with that.
We must not include boilerplate: EEO statement, Job posted date, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to format sections with
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role section containing description of role and impact.
Next: "Your impact We are seeking an experienced Sr Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC, 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. You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together."
That's about role.
Then: "Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other."
That's also about role/culture.
Then "What You’ll Do" list: bullet points.
Then "Here's what you'll need" list: requirements.
Then "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" list: preferred qualifications.
Then benefits paragraph: "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."
Then pay: "The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training."
Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned. There's mention: "Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role." That's schedule info: full-time onsite. So we can include Schedule section with that.
We must not include boilerplate: EEO statement, Job posted date, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to format sections with headings and appropriate content:
for prose,
- for lists.
We need to decide which sections to include:
- About the role: include company description, role description, impact, culture, etc. Could be multiple paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: the "What You’ll Do" list.
- Requirements: the "Here's what you'll need" list (minimum qualifications).
- Qualifications: maybe the "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" list could be Qualifications or Skills. The instruction list includes Qualifications and Skills separate. We could put "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" under Qualifications (preferred qualifications) and maybe Skills under Skills? But we have both "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" includes proficiency in software and certifications. Those could be Skills. However we also have skills listed in requirements: "Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills." etc. That could go under Skills.
We need to avoid thin sections. Let's think:
We have:
- About the role: company overview + role description + impact + culture.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: mandatory qualifications (degree, 15 years experience, familiarity with contracts, EVMS, analytical skills, collaborative ability, willingness to travel).
- Skills: maybe combine analytical, organizational, communication skills, plus proficiency in software and certifications? But the "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" includes proficiency in software and certifications. Those are more like preferred qualifications/skills. Could put them under Skills.
- Benefits: benefits paragraph.
- Pay: salary range.
- Schedule: full-time onsite expectation.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat job title. Not include Job ID.
We must preserve all substantive information: need to include details like location Spartanburg, SC, future projects across US, senior-level role, detail-oriented, collaborative, cost control, construction progress tracking, dedicated project controls team, collaborating with construction teams and vendors, accurate cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, curiosity, passion for innovation, multi-tasking, fast-paced, growth, etc. Also the TogetherBeyond culture description. Also the Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. Also commit to supporting and engaging with these teams.
Also the "What You’ll Do" list items:
- 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
- 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.
We need to preserve the bullet structure; we can flatten into
- items, maybe sub-items as separate
- or nested? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It doesn't forbid nesting but we can keep simple.
We could break the "Manage all cost control elements, including" into separate li for each sub-item.
Now Requirements list:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- 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.
Now "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" list:
- 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).
We could treat these as Skills.
Now Benefits paragraph: we need to preserve all details: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards: merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, stock.
Now Pay: base salary range $123,600.00 to $220,000.00, individual pay determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training.
Now Schedule: Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
We should also include location? Already in About the role maybe.
Now we must not include boilerplate: EEO statement, Job posted date, "This position will be open for at least 3 days.", "Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role." That's schedule, we keep. "Your application experience is important to us..." etc remove. Also "If you require further support..." remove.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft.
Structure:
About the role
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. We are seeking an experienced Sr Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC, 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. You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
Then Responsibilities: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
- 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.
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It doesn't forbid nesting but we can keep simple.
We could break the "Manage all cost control elements, including" into separate li for each sub-item.
Now Requirements list:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- 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.
Now "Ideally, You’ll Also Have" list:
- 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).
We could treat these as Skills.
Now Benefits paragraph: we need to preserve all details: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards: merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, stock.
Now Pay: base salary range $123,600.00 to $220,000.00, individual pay determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training.
Now Schedule: Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
We should also include location? Already in About the role maybe.
Now we must not include boilerplate: EEO statement, Job posted date, "This position will be open for at least 3 days.", "Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role." That's schedule, we keep. "Your application experience is important to us..." etc remove. Also "If you require further support..." remove.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft.
Structure: