Project Controls (LSNA-TX/VA)

Jacobs; Elkton (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to join our Program Management Team in Richmond, VA, Elkton, VA, or Houston, TX. You will develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for engineering and capital projects, providing actionable insights to improve cost performance.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients, perform cost forecasting and variance analysis, and contribute to subcontractor invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, project management, or related field.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for engineering/construction/capital projects.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate cost performance, identify trends, and recommend actions.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with project controls and cost management software (EcoSys, Primavera Unifier, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to forecast costs, reconcile estimates, analyze cash flow, and report variances.
• Strong communication and collaboration with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecasting, cost engineering, reporting, and subcontractor invoicing.
• Support program management with forecasting and cost control across projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera Unifier

SAP

Oracle

Polaris

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Richmond, VA, Houston, TX, Elkton, VA 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, Finance, or other business management related degree; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, project management, or a related field.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

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 $85,000.00 to $145,000.00. 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 August 14, 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.