Junior Project Controls Professional

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Jacobs is seeking an organized and motivated Junior Project Controls Professional with a strong emphasis in project scheduling to join our team in Davie, Florida . This is an onsite role where you’ll support project success from initial setup through ongoing monitoring of cost, schedule, and budget performance, with a particular focus on developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules.

In this position, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules using industry‑standard scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Update schedule progress, analyze variances, and assist in preparing schedule reports for Project Managers.
• Maintain project ledgers, tracking budget line items, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Assist the operations team with project control tasks, ensuring accurate financial and schedule performance.
• Prepare project financial setup documents and provide weekly financial and schedule updates to Project Managers.
• Participate in monthly project reviews and help establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Conduct weekly financial reviews, identify discrepancies, and make necessary corrections.
• Monitor budgets against actual costs and forecasts for accurate cost tracking.
• Support subcontract management by preparing procurement forms, reviewing invoices, and tracking budgets and contract terms.
• Provide change management support, including maintaining project change logs and tracking schedule impacts.

Your role will be critical in delivering successful project outcomes while championing Jacobs’ TogetherBeyond culture of inclusion and belonging. At Jacobs, we collaborate globally to maximize design, digital technology, and integrated delivery capabilities—helping you grow and make an impact.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and attention to detail. Together, we’ll create solutions that make a difference.

Here's what you'll need

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in the engineering consulting industry as a Project Controls professional, including experience with project scheduling, project setup, budget management, and subcontract monitoring.
• Hands‑on experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of scheduling principles, critical path method (CPM), and progress measurement.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and practices.
• Strong computer skills, including:
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
  • Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• A strong aptitude for learning and adapting quickly.
• Ability to analyze and solve a range of basic problems, evaluating possible solutions.
• Capacity to perform a variety of straightforward assignments with accuracy.
• High level of initiative and a proactive approach to tasks.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience using EcoSys (IPCS) for project controls and reporting.
• Familiarity with various contract mechanisms (Time & Materials [T&M], Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fee, Unit Price/T&M).
• Previous experience reviewing client contracts, bid documents, and proposals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction, problem-solve, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently and willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours.
• Enthusiasm for joining a collaborative and high‑performing Project Controls team.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

111,525.00

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 $85,000.00 to $111,525.00. 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 February 16, 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.

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 .

Locations

City State Country
Fort Lauderdale	Florida	United States