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.

Your impact

We are seeking a Project Controls Professional to support multiple ongoing projects across Southern California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control.

You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with project management teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities will include supporting the project management and construction field team in maintaining document control, project cost/change controls, budget, cashflow, and monthly reporting. This role provides an opportunity in fast-moving projects as part of the larger, longer duration master plan.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors.
• Familiarity with PMIS software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Healthcare & Education experience
• Experience with construction cost controls

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 $78,600.00 to $108,100.00. 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 29, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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