Project Controls Professional Intermediate Level - East Central Region U.S.

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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.

Your impact

Jacobs has an exciting opportunity for Intermediate Level Project Controls Professional  to support the East Central region within the U.S. As a key member of our larger team, we'll lean on you 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.

To be successful in this role, you'll have the ability to work a Hybrid model coming in two days a week at our assigned Jacobs office nearest you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.

• Monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, work plans and schedules, projects cost at completion, WBS cost coding, subcontracts, accruals, and change management.

• Review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process.

• Assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations.

• Provide support for project pricing.

• Print and distribute of technical and administrative reports, assembly of monthly report packages.

• Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend usage of contingency.

• Support Project Managers with monthly Project Reviews (PRs).

• Support Project Managers with quarterly forecast on projects.

• Providing support to Project Controls staff members as needed.

• 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.

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. 

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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 in Project Controls or Project Accountant related functions. 

• 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.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

100,000.00

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 $75,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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. Job posted on July 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Tampa	Florida	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Atlanta	Georgia	United States
Reston	Virginia	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States
New York	New York	United States
St. Louis	Missouri	United States
St. Louis	Missouri	United States