Project Controls Analyst (Rocklin/Chico Area)

Jacobs; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 89,100 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Merit increases and performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Controls Analyst in West Sacramento, California, to manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of experience in scheduling, be proficient in P6, and preferably have construction experience on complex projects of $25 million and above. The role includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy. Salary ranges from $89,100 to $119,000.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of scheduling experience, proficient in P6 schedule analysis and reporting.
• Preferable experience in construction and on complex projects of $25 million and above.
• Ability to build a schedule from scratch after coordinating with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
• Ability to explain variances, delays, and track and monitor contractor schedules.
• Cost analysis and SAP experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform client management, interface, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure awareness of project cost and risks.
• Monitor and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs/labor hours.
• Create status reports that communicate schedule status and identify the critical path.
• Develop and maintain productive cross‑discipline relationships within the project team.

Skills

Scheduling experience

P6 schedule analysis

Cost analysis

SAP experience

Job description

Jacobs is reinventing tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform cities, environments, and infrastructures for the greater good.

This role is for a Project Controls Analyst who will be a key member of the Project Management Team, ensuring every project runs on time, on budget, and with clear risk management.

Must be local to the Rocklin/Chico area and attend the office regularly as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform client management, interface, updates, and presentations at all levels of management.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure complete awareness of project cost and risks, providing mitigation and opportunity strategies.
• Monitor and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs/labor hours.
• Create client and internal status reports that communicate schedule status and identify the critical path.
• Develop and maintain productive cross‑discipline relationships within the project team.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of scheduling experience, proficient in P6 schedule analysis and reporting.
• Preferable experience in construction and on complex projects of $25 million and above.
• Ability to build a schedule from scratch after coordinating with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
• Ability to explain variances, delays, and track and monitor contractor schedules.
• Cost analysis and SAP experience is a bonus.

Benefits & Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $89,100 to $119,000.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock purchase, deferred compensation options, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy. Eligible employees may also receive merit increases, a discretionary performance bonus, and additional stock rewards.

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.

Job posted on April 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.