Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Capabilities
Project Controls
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#40349
Market
Life Science
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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, and the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Project Controls professional in the Northeast Houston, TX area and one in Richmond, Virginia area to support our Program Management Team.
You’ll have the chance to work on this team providing solid forecasting, cost engineering, reporting and subcontractor invoicing.
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.
Here's what you'll need
- At least 8+ years of project cost controls experience
- Experience with Project Controls Tools: EcoSys, Oracle, Microsoft Excel
- Experience working on various projects to include coordinating and executing project issues
- Specific experience in tracking actual costs, commitments, and accruals in cost systems
- Experience in project controls, commercial operations, with emphasis on project controls and financial issues
Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or other business management related degree preferred
- ERP experience and other cost control software
- MS Office skills including Power BI
- Intermediate skills with Jacobs tools including Unifier, IPCS, Polaris, plus other proprietary system tools
- Cost estimating experience
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
110,600.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
185,000.00
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 $110,600.00 to $185,000.00. 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 June 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
