Project Controller

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

• Provide project controls support across the full project life cycle (Pursuit → Close Out) for multiple projects in APAC, based in Manila.
• Monitor and report on budgets, actuals, forecasts, and labor hours; prepare client and internal cost status reports.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Accountants for project initiation, setup in Oracle, and contract review processes.
• Maintain and update project budgets, forecasts, and task codes in IPCS/Polaris; ensure alignment of contract, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead drafting and approval of Project Controls Plan; assist in variation orders and invoicing/payment tracking.
• Ensure financial integrity across tools (Pricing Tool, IPCS, Rev Rec, Polaris, Oracle) and participate in monthly project reviews.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Experience in project controls, cost management, or financial analysis within engineering/construction projects.
• Technical Skills Proficiency in Oracle, IPCS, and MS Excel; Proficiency in earned value management and forecasting.
• Strong skills in cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting; ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to present financial/project status clearly.
• High accuracy in maintaining project financial integrity and compliance with workflows.
  
  
  

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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