Project Controls Professional

Enterprise Functions 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.

Your impact

We are seeking a Project Controls Professional to support multiple ongoing projects across the West Region. You will be accountable for thorough, detailed review/analysis of defined cost and schedule elements including, but not limited to, timely and accurate input of data, document production, and forecast review.

The primary duties of a Project Controller are set out below, but also include any other reasonable activity as directed from time to time. 

• Develop, 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, and change management.
• Support Project Managers and Managers of Projects with monthly Project Reviews (OPRs).
• Support Project Managers and Managers of Projects with quarterly forecast on projects
• Review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process
• Review, process and track sub consultant invoices on various projects
• Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend usage of contingency.
• Provide support for project pricing ensuring compliance with company policies
• Assure change management processes are implemented and followed
• Identify potential financial impacts early, report issues and problems to operations leadership, and work with project teams to address and implement recovery plans
• Preparation and implementation of a wide variety of routine cost analyses, cash flow, and other cost related evaluations
• Establish, monitor & report earned value progress measurement systems for projects, including analysis based on input from project leads
• Other project controls duties as assigned

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.

Here's what you'll need

• BS degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or relevant Project Controls experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with good Excel skills

Ideally, You’ll Also Have: 

• Previous experience working on buildings and infrastructure type projects

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

80,000.00

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.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Tempe	Arizona	United States
Denver	Colorado	United States
Henderson	Nevada	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Holladay	Utah	United States
Albuquerque	New Mexico	United States
Austin	Texas	United States
Houston	Texas	United States
San Antonio	Texas	United States
Colorado Springs	Colorado	United States