Project Controls Manager

About the Company

Jacobs is dedicated to innovating solutions that address critical global challenges across urban development, environmental resilience, mission-critical outcomes, scientific research, and advanced manufacturing. The company transforms visionary concepts into impactful realities globally.

Role Overview

The role of Project Controls Manager entails leading comprehensive project controls for large-scale Data Centre construction initiatives. The individual will be accountable for planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk and change management, progress tracking, and performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Collaboration with leadership teams, engineers, contractors, consultants, commissioning professionals, and client stakeholders is vital to ensure projects are completed safely, timely, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed master schedules incorporating all project stages including design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Establish project baselines, conduct critical path analyses, monitor schedule adherence, identify delays, and apply mitigation and recovery strategies to meet milestones.
• Lead planning sessions to ensure cohesive coordination across diverse teams aligning project goals and execution.
• Oversee cost control activities such as budget creation, expenditure tracking, forecasting, accrual management, and financial performance analysis.
• Conduct variance assessments, prepare Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) forecasts, and collaborate with commercial/procurement units to manage contractual changes and claims while maintaining budget governance.
• Implement project performance measurement systems including dashboards, KPIs, earned value metrics, and executive reports to convey project health.
• Produce comprehensive reports highlighting progress, risks, opportunities, and corrective action recommendations for senior stakeholders and clients.
• Manage risk and change control processes by identifying, assessing, mitigating risks, facilitating risk workshops, maintaining registers, and ensuring change documentation and integration into baselines and reporting.
• Supervise controls related to critical Data Centre infrastructure elements such as generators, UPS, transformers, switchgear, chillers, cooling systems, and MEP systems from procurement through commissioning phases.
• Track critical milestones including energization, integrated system testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and client handover for fast-paced, complex Data Centre projects.
• Coordinate with project directors, construction managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, commissioning experts, and clients to maintain communication and project alignment.
• Participate in review meetings, provide updates on schedule/cost performance, present recovery strategies, and support strategic decision-making with accurate project controls data.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience with proven involvement in large-scale Data Centre, mission-critical, industrial or complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong skills in project planning, cost management, forecasting, earned value management, risk analysis, and change management.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and similar project controls software.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, CCP are advantageous.

Working Environment and Culture

Jacobs fosters an inclusive environment with supportive employee networks and promotes mental health awareness. Employees benefit from flexible work arrangements, global volunteering opportunities, and avenues to contribute positively to communities. Safety and employee well-being are prioritized, with full-time onsite attendance required as relevant to the role.

Additional Information

Applicants needing accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process can reach out to the company's Careers Support for assistance.