Mid-Level Project Controls Analyst & Scheduler - Multi-Project Capital Construction Portfolio

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We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Project Controls Analyst & Scheduler to support a multi-project capital construction portfolio. This owner-side role requires hands-on experience in resource-loaded scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, baseline management, and payment validation. Accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving are essential. If your superpowers are analyzing logic or cost, specific experience in P6 resource-loading, baseline management, or forecasting and you question unclear or ambiguous data... we want to speak with you. To be successful in this role, you'll work onsite with our client in Houston TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded CPM schedules in Primavera P6.

• Perform cost and schedule forecasting, including SPI/CPI calculation and variance analysis.

• Manage cost and schedule baselines and monitor adherence across projects.

• Review, validate, and process monthly contractor payment applications.

• Identify schedule, cost, and contractual risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Guide team members on schedule and cost best practices.

• Proactively identify and resolve ambiguities or inconsistencies in schedule and cost data.

•Prepare accurate, audit-ready reports for leadership.

Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

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Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management.

• Proven experience with resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6.

• Experience reviewing pay applications and validating cost data.

• Demonstrated experience performing cost & schedule variance analysis, SPI/CPI calculation, and baseline management.

• Strong risk management and proactive problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

• Must reside in the Greater Houston Area and work onsite.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Owner-side experience, ideally in public or institutional programs.

• K-12 construction program experience.

• Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge.

• Experience reviewing contractor schedule logic and change orders.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

135,310.00

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 $100,600.00 to $135,310.00. 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 February 26, 2026. 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Houston	Texas	United States