Senior Cost Control Analyst - EVMS & Project Controls Lead

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Chicago is seeking a Senior-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects from planning through execution. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasts, and reporting that drive strong project outcomes.

This role demands curiosity, adaptability, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow expertise and contribute to a

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.

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

Cost management

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

Oracle

EcoSys

Unifier

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jacobs in Chicago is seeking a Senior-Level Cost Control Analyst to join our Project Controls team supporting construction and engineering projects from planning through execution. You will partner with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasts, and reporting that drive strong project outcomes.

This role demands curiosity, adaptability, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow expertise and contribute to a