Senior Program Controls Lead: Financial & Schedule

Jacobs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO (eligible roles)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Program Controls Manager to lead financial and schedule controls across its capital programs. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and PMIS administration, ensuring audit-ready processes and data integrity.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project managers, accounting teams, and district stakeholders to drive timely and accurate reporting and controls across multiple opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• 10+ years of controls and reporting experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program and project financial controls including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, ETC/EAC reviews, and financial reporting.
• Manage program schedule controls, milestone tracking, schedule analytics, and performance reporting.
• Support administration of contracts, purchase orders, payment applications, invoices, and change management processes.
• Coordinate development of dashboards, operational metrics, monthly reporting, QPRs, and executive reporting packages.
• Support PMIS administration, reporting workflows, and operational data integrity.
• Oversee document control coordination and reporting compliance activities.
• Monitor program performance trends and identify risks impacting budget/schedule/objectives.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, accounting teams, consultants, and district stakeholders regarding controls and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial Controls

Schedule Controls

Forecasting and Reporting

PMIS Administration

Audit Readiness

Operational Analytics

Data Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

PMIS

Cost & Schedule Forecasting

Contract/PO Administration

CAPEX Reporting

MS Excel/BI Tools

PSP

CCP

PMP

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Program Controls Manager to lead financial and schedule controls across its capital programs. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and PMIS administration, ensuring audit-ready processes and data integrity.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project managers, accounting teams, and district stakeholders to drive timely and accurate reporting and controls across multiple opportunities.