Project Controls (LSNA-NC)

Jacobs; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a driven Project Controls professional in the Raleigh area 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 to develop your skills across a global company, with opportunities to share knowledge. The base salary range is $102,900 to $175,000, and onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace full-time.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, project management, or related field.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting for engineering or capital projects.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate cost performance and identify trends.
• Excellent presentation skills to engage leadership and communicate key messages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced formulas and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide solid forecasting and cost engineering for programs.
• Prepare cost reports and track subcontractor invoicing.
• Support program management team with financial insights and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to optimize cost performance.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project controls

Budget forecasting

Cost reporting

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera Unifier

SAP

Oracle

Polaris

EcoSys IPCS

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 professional in the Raleigh Area 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

• 7+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent presentation skills with a proven ability to effectively engage leadership teams, facilitate discussions, and communicate key messages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with project controls and cost management software such as EcoSys, Primavera Unifier, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Ability to perform cost forecasting, estimate reconciliation, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting.

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Finance, or other business management related degree
• Experience supporting EPCM, industrial, life sciences, infrastructure, advanced facilities, or energy projects.
• Experience with Primavera Unifier, EcoSys IPCS, and Polaris, plus other proprietary system tools
• Familiarity with change management, risk management, and contingency tracking processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

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

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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 August 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.