Senior Project Controls Lead - EVMS & Cost Forecasting (On-Site)

Jacobs; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior Project Controls professional to support on-site assignments in Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX, with future on-site work across the U.S. The role focuses on cost management, forecasting, and progress tracking within a dedicated project controls team.

The position requires 15+ years of project controls experience, EVMS proficiency, and certifications such as CCP, CCM, PMP, or RMP. Travel to sites nationwide will be required.

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 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

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EcoSys

Unifier

Synchro

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior Project Controls professional to support on-site assignments in Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX, with future on-site work across the U.S. The role focuses on cost management, forecasting, and progress tracking within a dedicated project controls team.

The position requires 15+ years of project controls experience, EVMS proficiency, and certifications such as CCP, CCM, PMP, or RMP. Travel to sites nationwide will be required.