Jacobs
Project Controls Professional Intermediate
Jacobs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Project Controls Professional Intermediate
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $69,500.00/yr - $95,500.00/yr
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.
Impact This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.
We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for driven and curious teammates to support our Program Management Team.
As a
Project Controls Professional
and a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on project teams using your expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, scheduling/planning, resource loading, critical path analysis, project budget analysis, project earn value measurement tracking, risk management, proposals, cashflow and reporting tools. You will assist with managing the overall program cost controls and reporting function by providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.
Multiple opportunities are available to support home office engineering or to be a part of one of our construction teams with projects located throughout the United States.
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.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
What You’ll Do
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)
Here’s what you'll need
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
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Oracle
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
EcoSys
Unifier
Synchro
Industry‑recognized certifications such as:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Construction Management (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Risk Management Professional (RMP)
Our health and welfare benefits 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, one floating holiday, 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 $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. 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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Base pay range $69,500.00/yr - $95,500.00/yr
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.
Impact This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.
We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for driven and curious teammates to support our Program Management Team.
As a
Project Controls Professional
and a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on project teams using your expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, scheduling/planning, resource loading, critical path analysis, project budget analysis, project earn value measurement tracking, risk management, proposals, cashflow and reporting tools. You will assist with managing the overall program cost controls and reporting function by providing client management, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.
Multiple opportunities are available to support home office engineering or to be a part of one of our construction teams with projects located throughout the United States.
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.
Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
What You’ll Do
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)
Here’s what you'll need
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
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Oracle
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
EcoSys
Unifier
Synchro
Industry‑recognized certifications such as:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
Construction Management (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Risk Management Professional (RMP)
Our health and welfare benefits 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, one floating holiday, 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 $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. 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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x.
Get notified about new Project Control Specialist jobs in Washington, DC.
#J-18808-Ljbffr