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Jacobs · 9 hours ago

Junior Project Controls Professional

Davie, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$85K/yr - $112K/yr

3+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Junior Project Controls Professional to support project success by managing budgets, schedules, and financial performance.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Hiring Manager

Donivan Littlejohn

Responsibilities

Maintain project ledgers, tracking budget line items, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts

Assist the operations team with project control tasks, ensuring accurate financial and schedule performance

Prepare project financial setup documents and provide weekly financial updates to Project Managers

Participate in monthly project reviews and help establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Conduct weekly financial reviews, identify discrepancies, and make necessary corrections

Monitor budgets against actual costs and forecasts for accurate cost tracking

Support subcontract management by preparing procurement forms, reviewing invoices, and tracking budgets and contract terms

Provide change management support, including maintaining project change logs

Qualification

Project ControlsBudget ManagementSchedule MonitoringExcel ProficiencyAccounting FundamentalsEcoSys (IPCS)Contract MechanismsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

3 - 5+ years of professional experience in the engineering consulting industry as a Project Controls professional, including setting up projects, managing budgets and schedules, and monitoring subcontracts

Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and practices

Strong computer skills, including Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency, Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint

A strong aptitude for learning and adapting quickly

Ability to analyze and solve a range of basic problems, evaluating possible solutions

Capacity to perform a variety of straightforward assignments with accuracy

High level of initiative and a proactive approach to tasks