Program Controls Manager

Jacobs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Program Controls Manager in Savannah, GA to oversee financial and schedule controls, manage reporting functions, and ensure audit readiness across K-12 capital programs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of controls/reporting experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a valid driver's license.

Preferred qualifications include certifications such as PSP, CCP, EVP, or PMP. Jacobs offers an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years controls/reporting experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program and project financial controls including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage program schedule controls and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate development of dashboards and reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Monitor program performance trends and identify risks.

Skills

Financial Controls

Schedule Controls

Forecasting and Reporting

Cost Management

Data Integrity

Education

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

Job description

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 and 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.

Candidates are encouraged to identify in their cover letter:

• Geographic areas where they are interested in working.
• Whether they are seeking local, regional, or travel‑based assignments.
• Areas of technical expertise and program delivery interest.
• Availability timing and preferred assignment types.

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 ReadinessOperational Analytics
• Data Integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or 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 controls/reporting experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PSP, CCP, EVP, PMP certifications.

Related Experience

• Cost, schedule, forecasting, PMIS experience.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.