Hybrid Project Controls Specialist – Cost Forecasting

Jacobs; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO for salaried/exempt

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to join our Program Management Team across Richmond, VA; Houston, TX; and Elkton, VA. You will forecast costs, build budgets, track cost performance, and prepare reports for engineering, construction and capital projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management/Finance or related field and 5+ years of cost engineering or project controls experience; proficiency in Excel and systems like EcoSys or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in cost engineering, project controls, or related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Forecast costs, develop budgets, and produce cost reports for engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Provide cost performance analysis, identify trends, and offer actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to control costs and reporting.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project controls

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Finance or related

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera Unifier

SAP/Oracle

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to join our Program Management Team across Richmond, VA; Houston, TX; and Elkton, VA. You will forecast costs, build budgets, track cost performance, and prepare reports for engineering, construction and capital projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management/Finance or related field and 5+ years of cost engineering or project controls experience; proficiency in Excel and systems like EcoSys or