Cost Control Analyst – EV & Project Controls

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Mid-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects from planning through execution. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to drive strong outcomes.

We value curiosity, adaptability, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 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.

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.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

EVMS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

EcoSys

Unifier

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jacobs in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Mid-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects from planning through execution. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to drive strong outcomes.

We value curiosity, adaptability, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.