Program Controls Manager

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Employee stock purchase at a discount

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Program Controls Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee financial and schedule controls, ensuring operational transparency and informed decision-making. You will also support contract administration and coordinate the development of dashboards and reporting metrics.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in controls/reporting, preferably in construction management, and will benefit from a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $185,000. Additional benefits include health insurance and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of controls/reporting experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program and project financial controls including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage program schedule controls and performance reporting.
• Support administration of contracts and invoices.
• Coordinate development of dashboards and operational metrics.
• Monitor program performance trends and identify potential risks.

Skills

Financial Controls

Schedule Controls

Forecasting and Reporting

PMIS Administration

Audit Readiness

Operational Analytics

Data Integrity

Education

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

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.

Overview

Jacobs is actively supporting and pursuing K‑12 capital program and facilities opportunities throughout the Southeast region, including major school districts and capital improvement initiatives in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and surrounding markets. Positions within this staffing framework may support program management, planning, controls, design management, construction oversight, activation, and operational support services across multiple regional opportunities and client programs.

Your impact

The Program Controls Manager oversees the program’s financial, schedule, reporting, and document control functions to support informed decision‑making, operational transparency, forecasting accuracy, and audit‑ready program execution. The role establishes and maintains program controls processes, reporting standards, forecasting methodologies, and operational controls across the capital program lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee program and project financial controls including budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow monitoring, ETC/EAC reviews, and financial reporting.
• Manage program schedule controls, milestone tracking, schedule analytics, and performance reporting.
• Support administration of contracts, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, and change management processes.
• Coordinate development of dashboards, operational metrics, monthly reporting, Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs), and executive reporting packages.
• Support PMIS administration, reporting workflows, and operational data integrity.
• Oversee document control coordination and reporting compliance activities.
• Monitor program performance trends and identify potential risks impacting budget, schedule, or operational objectives.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain audit‑ready reporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, accounting teams, consultants, and district stakeholders regarding controls processes and reporting requirements.
• Support development and continuous improvement of operational procedures, controls standards, and reporting protocols.

Program Focus

• Financial Controls
• Schedule Controls
• Forecasting and Reporting
• PMIS Administration
• Audit Readiness
• Operational Analytics
• Data Integrity

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis where permitted by client requirements. Equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of controls/reporting experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PSP, CCP, EVP, or PMP.

Related Experience

• Cost, schedule, forecasting, and PMIS expertise.

Benefits

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, and 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.