Cost Analyst - Energy (Ohio)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to support the Energy & Power business unit. The role focuses on cost controls, cost estimation, and dashboard-driven reporting across multiple projects, interfacing with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Accounting teams.

Qualified candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of cost controls experience, plus proficiency with Excel macros, MS Access, Power BI, and Primavera P6. Hybrid work policy applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field.
• At least 6 years of related cost controls experience.
• Experience on various projects coordinating and executing project issues.
• Experience in cost engineering functions including cost estimating, cost control, change management and cost analysis.
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations with emphasis on cost controls and financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform controls for a portfolio of projects and manage roll up to program cost controls and reporting.
• Interface with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Accounting to ensure cost efficiency.
• Provide status reports and project reporting analyses to company and client management.
• Identify problems and coordinate with project team to ensure alignment across departments.
• Prepare cost controls plans and financial summaries for project management.

Skills

Cost controls

Cost estimating

Cost analysis

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/business

Tools

Excel macros

MS Access

Power BI

Primavera P6

Job description

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We are looking to add aCost Analyst to our team focusing on Energy & Power. If you’re looking for a challenge, consider joining our team where you will be a major contributor to the growth of exciting projects in our Programs group within our Energy & Power BU . You will provide client management; interface, update, and make presentations to all levels of management; partner with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost, risks and provide alternative strategies for mitigation and opportunities. Jacobs utilizes advanced enterprise system platforms and data analysis solutions to support service excellence.

As a Cost Analyst Professional, you will have the opportunity to make a huge impact. Responsibilities include:

• Perform the controls for a portfolio of projects and all associated projects and manage the roll up to the overall program cost controls and reporting function.
• Interface with other project team members, including , but not limited to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Accounting to facilitate compliance with execution strategy and objectives with cost efficiency.
• Provide status reports and related project reporting analyses to company and client management.
• Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to correct and ensure work is being coordinated between the other departments and offices to meet project cost requirements.
• Prepare various project cost controls plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for project management on assigned projects.
• Manage work processes, and procedures for cost management.
• Evaluate projects at each stage of development to ensure cost and financial activities of the project team inclusive of ensuring client/contractual obligations have been met.
• Review contract drafts and related terms & conditions to ensure they meet project cost controls requirements and coordinate

Here’s what you’ll need

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field
• At least 6 years of related cost controls experience
• Experience working on various projects to include coordinating and executing project issues
• Specific experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management and cost analysis
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Program related experience
• Skills with Excel Macro level, Databases (MSAccess), Power BI and dashboard development
• Experience with Primavera 6 resources loading

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 $73,100.00 to $102,500.00. 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. Job posted on October 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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 .