Jacobs · 4 hours ago
Project Controls Professional Intermediate
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expJacobs is a leading engineering and construction company focused on solving critical global challenges. The Project Controls Professional will manage project cost controls, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
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 (field)
Track and report on progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
Coordinate with contractors or discipline leads to collect and upload weekly progress data (field)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
2 years of experience in project controls
Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience with schedule development and maintenance
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, project managers, construction teams, and vendors
Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments or business trips
Preferred
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Industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Construction Manager (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Risk Management Professional (RMP)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2025-11-26
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