Project Controls Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid working policy

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Jacobs in Conshohocken, PA invites a driven Project Controls Intern to support our Life Sciences Team this summer. You will work on budgeting, forecasting, costControl, earned value, scheduling, and reporting while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer development opportunities and a hybrid working policy; the role requires enrollment in a related bachelor's program and US work authorization. Strong communication and Excel/Power BI skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for Life Sciences projects.
• Assist cost management including project budgeting and scheduling.
• Contribute to risk management, change management, and earned value measurement.
• Help produce reports and presentations for management.
• Assist with scheduling and cash flow tracking using relevant tools.

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.

Your impact

We are looking for a driven and curious Project Controls Intern in Conshohocken, PA to support our Life Sciences Team this summer.

As a key member of our collaborative program support team, you will have the chance to work on exciting and challenging projects, supporting teams with budgeting, forecasting, change management, cost management, project budget analysis, project earned value measurement, risk management, scheduling, cashflow and reporting tools. Leveraging your organizational and time management skills, you will assist the overall program cost controls, schedule management and reporting function by providing updates and presentations at all levels of management.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here's what you'll need

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other business management related degree
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, here's what you'll also have

• 3.0 or higher GPA
• Previous internship experience in Project Controls or other related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills with Excel, Databases (MS Access), Power BI and dashboard development
• Experience in project budgeting and planning
• Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling software experience is a plus

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. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $50,800.00 to $61,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 October 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.