Sr Project Controls Professional (Data Center)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Sr Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S.

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).
• Cook up with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in project controls and scheduling software, including Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Unifier, Synchro, and Industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP).

Skills

• Curiosity
• Passion for innovation
• Talent for multi-tasking
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
• Seven paid holidays
• Carer leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00.

Schedule

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