Jacobs Solutions
Senior Program Controls Lead - Anchorage
Jacobs Solutions, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Planning, Scheduling, And Cost Control Professional
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.
Your Impact Jacobs seeks an experienced, hands‑on Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Control professional to join our project controls team supporting engineering and construction programs in Seattle, Washington and the Western region. This role combines senior‑level schedule leadership with cost management and impact delay support to drive timely, cost‑effective project delivery while collaborating across engineering, construction, and commercial teams.
Key responsibilities :
Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules including integrated master schedules and CPM logic.
Resource and cost load schedules and perform schedule optimization, milestone analysis, and percent‑complete updates.
Prepare, review, and present schedule and cost analysis reports graphically and in writing for project teams and clients.
Implement and administer project‑specific change control and time impact analyses; support claims and change order preparation and resolution.
Execute cost control processes : collect, consolidate, and validate cost data; develop timely cost forecasts, cashflows, and variance analyses.
Monitor budget, actuals, and forecasts; identify trends and recommend corrective actions or mitigation programs.
Provide Earned Value Management reporting and interpretation.
Collaborate with estimating, planning, risk, and project leadership to align schedule, cost, and quantity controls.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced project controls staff.
Ensure project controls practices satisfy contract requirements and support client invoicing.
Participate in constructability and value engineering reviews to identify schedule and cost improvements.
Maintain on‑site presence as required; teleworking is not permitted.
Here's What You'll Need Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on engineering and / or construction projects
Minimum 5 years of cost management / cost control experience
Degree in a related field Expert, hands‑on user of Primavera P6 including resource and cost loading, stored periods, and Earned Value reporting
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX, filtering, data manipulation, and summarization
Thorough understanding of building construction methods, timelines, and industry practices
Experience with claims analysis and change order processes Proven planning and scheduling approach and judgment (not solely a P6 administrator)
On‑site presence required
Ideally, you'll also have :
13+ years of planning and scheduling experience
EPC, EPCM, or multi‑phase project experience
Wastewater treatment project experience
Ability to develop WBS for large complex projects and lead Interactive Planning Sessions translating outcomes into CPM schedules
Experience creating integrated master schedules for large projects and programs
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and business acumen skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present technical material to diverse stakeholders
Ability to gain familiarity with company‑standard project control systems and ability to implement them effectively
Accountability and relationships :
Accountable to business group project controls management with matrix responsibility to project and construction management
Work cross‑functionally with estimating, planning, cost control, risk, project management, clients, partners, and subcontractors
Provide both internal and client‑facing cost and schedule information to support project objectives
Posted Salary Range Minimum
$132,900.00
Upper
$174,450.00
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, 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 $132,900.00 to $174,450.00. 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 November 06, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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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.
Your Impact Jacobs seeks an experienced, hands‑on Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Control professional to join our project controls team supporting engineering and construction programs in Seattle, Washington and the Western region. This role combines senior‑level schedule leadership with cost management and impact delay support to drive timely, cost‑effective project delivery while collaborating across engineering, construction, and commercial teams.
Key responsibilities :
Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules including integrated master schedules and CPM logic.
Resource and cost load schedules and perform schedule optimization, milestone analysis, and percent‑complete updates.
Prepare, review, and present schedule and cost analysis reports graphically and in writing for project teams and clients.
Implement and administer project‑specific change control and time impact analyses; support claims and change order preparation and resolution.
Execute cost control processes : collect, consolidate, and validate cost data; develop timely cost forecasts, cashflows, and variance analyses.
Monitor budget, actuals, and forecasts; identify trends and recommend corrective actions or mitigation programs.
Provide Earned Value Management reporting and interpretation.
Collaborate with estimating, planning, risk, and project leadership to align schedule, cost, and quantity controls.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced project controls staff.
Ensure project controls practices satisfy contract requirements and support client invoicing.
Participate in constructability and value engineering reviews to identify schedule and cost improvements.
Maintain on‑site presence as required; teleworking is not permitted.
Here's What You'll Need Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on engineering and / or construction projects
Minimum 5 years of cost management / cost control experience
Degree in a related field Expert, hands‑on user of Primavera P6 including resource and cost loading, stored periods, and Earned Value reporting
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX, filtering, data manipulation, and summarization
Thorough understanding of building construction methods, timelines, and industry practices
Experience with claims analysis and change order processes Proven planning and scheduling approach and judgment (not solely a P6 administrator)
On‑site presence required
Ideally, you'll also have :
13+ years of planning and scheduling experience
EPC, EPCM, or multi‑phase project experience
Wastewater treatment project experience
Ability to develop WBS for large complex projects and lead Interactive Planning Sessions translating outcomes into CPM schedules
Experience creating integrated master schedules for large projects and programs
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and business acumen skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present technical material to diverse stakeholders
Ability to gain familiarity with company‑standard project control systems and ability to implement them effectively
Accountability and relationships :
Accountable to business group project controls management with matrix responsibility to project and construction management
Work cross‑functionally with estimating, planning, cost control, risk, project management, clients, partners, and subcontractors
Provide both internal and client‑facing cost and schedule information to support project objectives
Posted Salary Range Minimum
$132,900.00
Upper
$174,450.00
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, 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 $132,900.00 to $174,450.00. 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 November 06, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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