Senior Cost Control Analyst — EVMS & Forecasting Lead

Jacobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation

Unlimited U.S. Personal Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Discretionary bonus

Equity

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for strong project outcomes.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration, and travel for on-site support, with a base salary range of $150,000–$190,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of experience in project controls with an emphasis on cost management.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, field operations, and pay application processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present cost insights clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional project environments.
• Willingness to travel for periodic on-site project support.
• Proficiency with cost and scheduling tools such as Oracle, EcoSys, Unifier, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and ongoing updates of project cost and progress metrics.
• Manage core cost control activities, including budget development and revisions, tracking scope changes and trends, and monthly expenditure and forecast reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within cost management systems and tools.
• Analyze cost and revenue performance and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
• Review contractor cost submissions and pay applications for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Track and report construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Coordinate with contractors to gather weekly progress updates and upload data into project systems.
• Collaborate daily with project controls, construction teams, and vendors to support successful execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

EcoSys

Unifier

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for strong project outcomes.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration, and travel for on-site support, with a base salary range of $150,000–$190,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.