Jr. Project Controls Professional East Central Region US

Entry Level Project Controls Professional

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.

Our Project Controls team is looking for an Entry Level Project Controls Professional to support the East Central region within the U.S. As part of a larger team, you'll be accountable for timely and accurate input of data, thorough and accurate review and analysis of defined cost and schedule elements, and timely and accurate document production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, WBS cost coding, subcontracts sub accruals, and change management.
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations.
• Support Project Managers with monthly Project Reviews (PRs), and quarterly forecast on projects.
• Provide support to Project Controls staff members as needed.
• Review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process.
• Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend usage of contingency.
• Provide support for project pricing.
• Assure change management systems and processes are implemented and followed.
• Identify potential project problems early, report issues and problems to operations leadership, and work with project teams to address and implement recovery plans.
• Distribute administrative reports, assembly of monthly report packages.

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.

Here's what you'll need:

• BS or BA degree with preference given to a degree in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years' experience within project controls or project accountant related functions.
• Experience creating monthly project cost reports with timely, accurate information.
• Strong knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $60,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $75,000.00

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 $60,000.00 to $75,000.00. 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.

Locations:

• St. Louis - Missouri - United States
• Reston - Virginia - United States
• Tampa - Florida - United States
• Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States