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Mid-Level Project Controls Analyst & Scheduler u2013 Multi-Project Capital Construction Portfolio


Company : Jacobs


Location : Houston, TX


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Project Controls Analyst & Scheduler to support a multi-project capital construction portfolio. This owner-side role requires hands-on experience in resource-loaded scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, baseline management, and payment validation. Accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving are essential. If your superpowers are analyzing logic or cost, specific experience in P6 resource-loading, baseline management, or forecasting and you question unclear or ambiguous data...we want to speak with you. To be successful in this role, you'll work onsite with our client in Houston TX.Key Responsibilities:u2022 Develop and maintain resource-loaded CPM schedules in Primavera P6.u2022 Perform cost and schedule forecasting, including SPI/CPI calculation and variance analysis.u2022 Manage cost and schedule baselines and monitor adherence across projects.u2022 Review, validate, and process monthly contractor payment applications.u2022 Identify schedule, cost, and contractual risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.u2022 Guide team members on schedule and cost best practices.u2022 Proactively identify and resolve ambiguities or inconsistencies in schedule and cost data.u2022 Prepare accurate, audit-ready reports for leadership.Join us and we will assist you 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.#LI-HA1 u2022 5+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management.u2022 Proven experience with resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6.u2022 Experience reviewing pay applications and validating cost data.u2022 Demonstrated experience performing cost & schedule variance analysis, SPI/CPI calculation, and baseline management.u2022 Strong risk management and proactive problem-solving skills.u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.u2022 Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.u2022 Must reside in the Greater Houston Area and work onsite.Ideally, you'll also haveu2022 Owner-side experience, ideally in public or institutional programs.u2022 K-12 construction program experience.u2022 Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge.u2022 Experience reviewing contractor schedule logic and change orders.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.