Senior Project Controls Lead – Data Center (EVMS/CCP)

Jacobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional for an on-site assignment across the U.S., including Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX. The role focuses on cost management, schedule integration, and collaboration with construction teams and vendors.

The position requires 15+ years in project controls, EVMS experience, and travel readiness. Comprehensive benefits include health, 401(k), stock options, and PPTO for full-time salaried roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors.
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics.
• Manage all cost control elements, including Budget development and updates; Scope changes; Expenditure and forecast reporting.
• Maintain accurate data in cost control systems and tools.
• Analyze revenue and cost performance and recommend corrective actions to project and construction managers.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Track and report on construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

Skills

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Contract management

EVMS

Analytical

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering / CM / Finance

Tools

Oracle

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EcoSys

Unifier

Synchro

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional for an on-site assignment across the U.S., including Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX. The role focuses on cost management, schedule integration, and collaboration with construction teams and vendors.

The position requires 15+ years in project controls, EVMS experience, and travel readiness. Comprehensive benefits include health, 401(k), stock options, and PPTO for full-time salaried roles.