Senior Project Controls Lead — Hybrid & Major Projects

Jacobs; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO + 7 holidays

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Project Controls professional for Richmond/Goochland, VA to support our Program Management Team. You will lead forecasting, cost engineering, reporting, and subcontractor invoicing for large capital projects.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor agreements, and drive financial performance for EPCM initiatives. A strong background in project controls, Power BI, and enterprise systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related discipline; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of experience supporting large capital projects in construction management, site logistics, project controls, operations, or project management
• Experience managing CM service budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and project financial performance
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoicing and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience managing subcontractors, purchase orders and pass-through costs
• Experience reviewing project expenses and ensuring policy compliance
• Understanding of construction site operations, logistics, and support services for large-scale projects
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiar with Oracle, SAP, EcoSys, Power BI, or similar tools
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and stakeholder mgmt
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Provide solid forecasting, cost engineering, reporting and subcontractor invoicing
• Support program management teams on performance tracking and financial governance
• Mentor and develop project controls and site operations personnel

Skills

Excel proficiency

Project controls

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related

Tools

Oracle

SAP

EcoSys

Power BI

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Project Controls professional for Richmond/Goochland, VA to support our Program Management Team. You will lead forecasting, cost engineering, reporting, and subcontractor invoicing for large capital projects.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor agreements, and drive financial performance for EPCM initiatives. A strong background in project controls, Power BI, and enterprise systems is required.