Project Controls Lead (LSNA-PR)

Jacobs; Guaynabo (PR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Caregiver leave

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico seeks a Project Controls Lead to drive cost controls, forecasting, and reporting for a program management team. You will oversee subcontractor invoicing, track actual costs, and update estimates at completion while coordinating issue resolution across projects.

The role requires 5+ years in project cost controls, experience with EcoSys/Oracle/Excel, and a strong cost accounting background. Hybrid work options available within PR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 5 years of project cost controls experience.
• Experience with project controls tools EcoSys, Oracle, Microsoft Excel.
• Experience tracking actual costs, commitments, and accruals in cost systems.
• Support updates to Estimate at Completion and Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide solid forecasting, cost engineering, reporting and subcontractor invoicing.
• Support updates to Estimate at Completion and Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Coordinate and execute project issues across various projects.
• Track actual costs, commitments, and accruals in cost systems.

Skills

Cost controls

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Budgeting

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

EcoSys

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Unifier

IPCS

Polaris

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Project Controls Lead professional in Carolina/Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to support our Program Management Team.

You’ll have the chance to work on this team providing solid forecasting, cost engineering, reporting and subcontractor invoicing.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or other business management related degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• At least 5 years of project cost controls experience
• Experience with Project Controls Tools EcoSys, Oracle, Microsoft Excel
• Experience working on various projects to include coordinating and executing project issues
• Specific experience in tracking actual costs, commitments, and accruals in cost systems
• Support updates to Estimate at Completion and Cash Flow Forecasts
• Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues

Please note Local Puerto Rico residents highly recommended.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MS Office skills to include Excel
• Intermediate skills with My Payables, Unifier, IPCS, and Polaris, plus other proprietary system tools
• Cost estimating experience

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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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $74,600.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 06, 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.