Senior Project Controls Lead – Data Center (EVMS) – Onsite

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional for a site-based assignment across multiple U.S. locations, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 15+ years in project controls with EVMS experience, familiarity with contracts, and strong analytical and collaborative skills. Some travel to on-site assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a 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 change tracking, 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 compliance with contractual terms.
• Track and report on construction physical progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

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 for a site-based assignment across multiple U.S. locations, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 15+ years in project controls with EVMS experience, familiarity with contracts, and strong analytical and collaborative skills. Some travel to on-site assignments is expected.