Senior Project Controls Lead – Data Center (EVMS, CCP, PMP)

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Seven holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional to support site-based assignments across Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, Corpus Christi, TX, and other U.S. locations.

The role emphasizes cost control, earned value management, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate data, timely forecasts, and compliant pay applications, driving successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of project controls experience
• EVMS experience and familiarity with construction contracts
• Ability to travel for on-site assignments
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics.
• Manage cost control: budgets, scope changes, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Maintain data in cost control systems and tools.
• Analyze revenue and cost performance; advise PMs and construction managers.
• Review contractor pay applications for contractual compliance.
• Track construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to upload weekly progress data.

Skills

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Forecasting

Contract management

Budgeting

Project controls

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EcoSys

Unifier

Synchro

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional to support site-based assignments across Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, Corpus Christi, TX, and other U.S. locations.

The role emphasizes cost control, earned value management, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate data, timely forecasts, and compliant pay applications, driving successful project outcomes.