Senior Level Cost Control Analyst-East/West U.S.

Jacobs is seeking a passionate Senior-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our collaborative, high performing Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects from planning through execution. In this role, you’ll partner closely with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting that drives strong project outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for problem solving in a fast-paced environment. You’ll grow your expertise while contributing to a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and innovation—where every perspective is valued and every team member thrives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and ongoing updates of project cost and progress metrics.

• Manage core cost control activities, including budget development and revisions, tracking scope changes and trends and monthly expenditure and forecast reporting.

• Maintain accurate and timely data within cost management systems and tools.

• Analyze cost and revenue performance and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.

• Review contractor cost submissions and pay applications for accuracy and contract compliance.

• Track and report construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Coordinate with contractors to gather weekly progress updates and upload data into project systems.

• Collaborate daily with project controls, construction teams, and vendors to support successful execution.

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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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field. OR we will accept equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

• 15 plus years of experience in project controls with emphasis on cost management.

• Familiarity with construction contracts, field operations, and pay application processes.

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) preferred.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present cost insights clearly.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional project environments.

• Willingness to travel for periodic on site project support.

• Proficiency with cost and scheduling tools such as: Oracle, EcoSys, Unifier and Primavera P6, Microsoft Project.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP).

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Construction Manager (CCM).

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.