Sr Project Controls Professional (Data Center)

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

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

We are seeking an experienced Sr Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site‑based assignment in Spartanburg, SC, Baton Rouge, LA, or Corpus Christi, TX, and future projects also requiring on‑site presence across the U.S. This senior‑level role is ideal for a detail‑oriented and collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control and construction progress tracking.

You will work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Software Proficiency

• Oracle
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• EcoSys
• Unifier
• Synchro

Industry‑Recognized Certifications

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.