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Project Controls Specialist Southeast Region U.S.

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Jacobs

Cary, NC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 16 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Our Project Controls team is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support the Southeast region within the U.S. As part of a larger team you'll be accountable for timely and accurate input of data, thorough and accurate review and analysis of defined cost and schedule elements, and timely and accurate document production.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, monitor, track, analyze, forecast, and report on project budgets, estimates to complete, commitments, expenditures, project progress and productivity, work plans and schedules, projects cost at completion, WBS cost coding, subcontracts, and change management.
  • Support Project Managers with monthly Operational Project Reviews (OPRs).
  • Review of expenditure details, identifying incorrect charges, and commencement of the charge correction process.
  • Track sub consultant invoices on various projects.
  • Input or update activity data, logic, resource, progress, expenditure information and review of activity durations and logic sequences.
  • Perform risk analysis on cost and schedule and recommend usage of contingency.
  • Provide support for project pricing.
  • Coordinate activities and services with corporate support groups including human resources, accounting, legal, contracts management, procurement and safety.
  • Assure change management systems and processes are implemented and followed.
  • Identify potential project problems early, report issues and problems to operations leadership, and work with project teams to address and implement recovery plans.
  • Preparation of spreadsheets and a wide variety of routine cost analyses, cash flow, and other cost related evaluations.
  • Set-up, monitor & report earned value progress measurement systems for projects, including analysis based on input from project leads.
  • Distribution of administrative reports, assembly of monthly report packages.
  • Other project controls duties as assigned.
  • Other reasonable activity as directed from time to time. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
  • BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a project controls or related function.
  • Proficient computer skills using MS Office tools and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.