Senior Project Controls Lead: Data Center (On-site)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a skilled Project Controls Professional to support an on-site assignment in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA, with future projects across the U.S. You will lead cost control, forecasting, and progress tracking for complex data-center projects.

The role requires 4+ years in project controls and EVM proficiency, plus strong collaboration with construction teams and vendors. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in project controls, estimating, scheduling or planning with cost focus.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness 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 updates, scope changes, 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 construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Forecasting

EVM tracking

Contractor payments

Collaboration

Pay applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

MS Project

EcoSys

Unifier

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a skilled Project Controls Professional to support an on-site assignment in Spartanburg, SC or Baton Rouge, LA, with future projects across the U.S. You will lead cost control, forecasting, and progress tracking for complex data-center projects.

The role requires 4+ years in project controls and EVM proficiency, plus strong collaboration with construction teams and vendors. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred.