Project Controls Manager

Jacobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Merit increases and performance bonuses

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Nashville, TN to lead a large Corporate Headquarters Project. This role involves managing project controls functions, training staff, and ensuring proper cost control and schedule monitoring. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of related experience and knowledge of various project control systems. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Controls and Scheduling/Planning experience.
• Experienced in project controls disciplines.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls functions for a large Corporate Headquarters Project.
• Training and supervising project controls staff.
• Develop and implement cost control and schedule monitoring procedures.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Estimating

Document Control

BI dashboard technology

Excel

Education

BA or BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Unifier

E-builder

Kahua

Primavera

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. We are looking for a driven and curious Project Controls Manager in Nashville, TN to join our PMCM Team in leading a large Corporate Headquarters Project. As a key member of our Project Management Team, you’ll provide the day‑to‑day support and execution of project controls functions for project and programs. You will be training and supervising project controls staff and be responsible for standard operating procedures in cost control and schedule monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll manage overall project and program cost controls and reporting function by supporting client management, updates, and presentations to all levels of management. You will also develop, interpret, and execute policy objectives and standards applicable to cost and schedule controls coupled with analysis activities and client deliverables. You will collaborate with Project Team Members throughout the Southeast Region.

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

• BA or BS or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management or related.
• 10+ years of related Project Controls and Scheduling/Planning experience on large programs
• Experienced in all project controls disciplines - Cost Engineering, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Document Control, etc.
• Broad knowledge of Project Control Systems, BI dashboard technology and processes including leading schedule processing software, program database platforms and spreadsheet applications (ie Unifier, E-builder, Kahua, Primavera, Excel, etc)
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have

• Understanding of operational business processes in the Engineering and Construction industry
• IT experience or aptitude 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 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 $125,000.00 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 February 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

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