Project Control Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

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.

We are seeking a driven and curious Project Controls Specialist in Austin, TX to join our Project Management Team managing a large healthcare program with multiple owners and funding sources.

As a member of our Project Management Team, you will report to our Project Controls Manager to help support the day-to-day execution of project controls functions for the Project. You will be responsible to support cost control and schedule monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You will help to manage overall project cost controls and reporting functions by supporting the Jacobs team and client management, updates, and helping to prepare various presentations materials for various levels of management. You will also help to develop, interpret, and execute policy objectives and standards applicable to cost and schedule controls.

Team Player : Demonstrates ability to work alongside team members (both Jacobs and Client) on high paced project, work under pressure while maintaining great composure. Demonstrates concern for and understanding of others issues and feelings. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in self and others. Completes assignments in a dependable, ethical and mature manner.

Result Oriented : Takes ownership of assignment / project results. Shows innovation and initiative in problem solving.

Continuous Improvement (Continuing Excellence) : Learns and applies CE principles in project work activities as demonstrated by successful use of CE principles in the workplace. Generates improvement ideas and models the constant striving for "unequaled solutions". Sets high standards for self and others.

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

BA or BS or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or related fields.

2+ years of related Project Controls and Scheduling / Planning experience on large projects

Experienced in all project controls disciplines - Cost Engineering, 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

Understanding of operational business processes in the Engineering and Construction industry

IT experience or aptitude interpret what may be required and learn

Experience in interoperability and systems integrations

An intuitive and assertive problem-solving approach

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 $73,500.00 to $101,000.00. 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.

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