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Jacobs is seeking an organized and motivated Junior Project Controls Professional to join our team in Davie, Florida. This is an onsite role, where you’ll play a key part in supporting project success from initial setup through ongoing monitoring of cost, schedule, and budget.

In this position, you will

* 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 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.

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.

* 3 - 5+ years of professional experience in the engineering consulting industry as a Project Controls professional, including setting up projects, managing budgets and schedules, and monitoring subcontracts.

* 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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