Hybrid Cost Control Analyst — EVMS & Forecasting

Jacobs; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Cost Control Analyst to join a collaborative Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for strong project outcomes.

You will apply Earned Value Management principles, manage budgets, revisions, and cost submissions, with a focus on data integrity and cross-functional teamwork in a hybrid work 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Oracle

EcoSys

Unifier

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Cost Control Analyst to join a collaborative Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for strong project outcomes.

You will apply Earned Value Management principles, manage budgets, revisions, and cost submissions, with a focus on data integrity and cross-functional teamwork in a hybrid work environment.