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At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.  

We are looking for a driven and curious Project Controls Manager to join our Program Management Team leading a Global Program in the East Region.

As a key member of our Project Management Team, you’ll provide the day- to- day support (management) and execution of project controls functions for project and programs. You will be supervising project controls staff and be responsible for cost control and schedule monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll manage overall project and program cost controls and reporting function by supporting client management, updates, and presentations to all levels of management. You will also develop, interpret, and execute policy objectives and standards applicable to cost and schedule controls coupled with analysis activities and EVM.  You will collaborate with Project Team Members throughout the Globe.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• BA or BS or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 15+ years of related Project Controls and Scheduling/Planning experience on large programs
• Must be willing to travel within the Eastern Region of the United States 40% to 60%
• Proven experience setting up new projects at client sites
• Ability to develop and evaluate major program cost estimates and extended budget projections to identify and quantify critical budgetary, cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risk factors
• Experienced in all project controls disciplines - Cost Engineering, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Document Control, etc.
• Broad knowledge of Project Control Systems, BI dashboard technology and processes including leading schedule processing software, program database platforms and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Unifier, E-builder, Kahua, Primavera, Excel, etc.)
• Must be a U.S. citizen to support U.S. Government projects.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain standard program procedures for project controls
• Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 cost loaded and resource loaded schedules to support forecasting and multi-year planning
  
  
  

Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have

• Understanding of operational business processes in the Engineering and Construction industry
• IT experience or aptitude a plus.
• Experience in interoperability and systems integrations
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

129,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

177,900.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $129,400.00 to $177,900.00. 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.