Senior Project Controls Cost Manager – Data Center (Onsite)

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase discount

Deferred compensation

Executive Deferral plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a driven Project Controls Cost Manager to lead cost control and reporting for complex EPC programs on-site. The role centers on forecasting, change management, cost tracking, and earned value analysis to ensure program success.

You will report to the Program Project Services Director and mentor the Project Controls team while coordinating with client management and executives on cost performance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-project EPC cost control efforts.
• Strong cost reporting and earned value management skills.
• Ability to align construction cost with schedule and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage program construction cost controls and reporting for EPC projects.
• Provide client updates and presentations to management.
• Support the Project Controls team under the Project Services Director.

Skills

Project cost controls

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Dashboard development

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Databases

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a driven Project Controls Cost Manager to lead cost control and reporting for complex EPC programs on-site. The role centers on forecasting, change management, cost tracking, and earned value analysis to ensure program success.

You will report to the Program Project Services Director and mentor the Project Controls team while coordinating with client management and executives on cost performance and risk mitigation.