Project Controls Professional – U.S.

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (paid time off)

Holidays

Career development

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Controls Professional to join our Americas team. Based in a Jacobs office with hybrid work, you will manage budgets, analyze cost data, and deliver accurate forecasts and project controls reporting while supporting project managers through monthly reviews and quarterly forecasts.

You will contribute to pricing, WBS setup, KPI reporting, and risk mitigation, collaborating across functions to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely project completion in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required; preference for Economics, Engineering, PM, Business Admin, Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8 years in project controls or project accounting roles.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for project pricing, contingencies/reserves, WBS structure and project setup.
• Collect and analyze data and provide monthly KPIs to stakeholders.
• Assist in project coordination from conception through close-out.
• Support monthly Project Reviews (PRs) and quarterly forecast.
• Assist Project Controls staff and review expenditure details for corrections.
• Perform cost and schedule risk analysis and suggest mitigations.
• Ensure change management processes are implemented and issues escalated.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA in Economics, Engineering, PM, Business Admin, Accounting or Finance

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

Our Project Controls team is looking for a talented Project Controls Professional to support our Americas team. As a key part of a larger team across the U.S., you'll be based in any one of the ideal posting locations noted for this role and be assigned as a Hybrid employee to one of these Jacobs offices. You'll be accountable for timely and accurate input of data, thorough and accurate review and analysis of defined cost and schedule elements, and timely and accurate deliverables. We'll lean on you to develop and monitor project budgets, track and analyze actuals compared to forecast, develop estimates to complete, review commitments and expenditures, communicate project financials, facilitate accruals, and assist with change management.

• Key Responsibilities
• Provide support for project pricing, contingencies/reserves, WBS structure and project set-up.
• Collect and analyze data and provide monthly KPIs to project stakeholders.
• Assist in project coordination from conception through close-out.
• Support Project Managers with monthly Project Reviews (PRs).
• Support Project Managers with quarterly forecast.
• Provide support to Project Controls staff members as needed.
• Review expenditure details, identify errors and facilitate corrections.
• Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assure change management systems and processes are implemented.
• Identify and elevate compliance issues, project risks and significant financial impacts to operations and finance leadership and work with project teams to address and implement recovery plans.
• Distribute project financial reports and submit estimates to complete and revenue recognition approvals as required.
• Other project controls duties as assigned.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in an fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• BS or BA degree with preference given to a degree in Economics, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Five to eight years' experience within project controls or project accountant related functions.
• Experience creating monthly project cost reports with timely, accurate information.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.

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 $75,000.00 to $103,000.00. 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 May 26, 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.