Project Controls Manager

As a Project Controls Manager at Jacobs, your responsibilities include day-to-day management of project controls functions, supervision of project controls staff, ensuring effective cost control and schedule monitoring, as well as conducting analysis and forecasting for ongoing projects. Additionally, you will support client management and provide comprehensive reporting to all management levels.

To qualify for the Project Controls Manager position at Jacobs, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field, coupled with at least 8 years of relevant experience in Project Controls and Scheduling/Planning, particularly in K-12 or Higher Education construction.

Important skills for the Project Controls Manager role at Jacobs include strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, expert knowledge of project control systems, and proficiency in leading scheduling software and BI dashboard technologies. Experience in cost engineering, earned value management, risk assessment, and scheduling are also vital.

The role of Project Controls Manager at Jacobs requires familiarity with various project control systems and leading scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Unifier, E-builder, Kahua, and advanced spreadsheet applications like Excel. This experience is crucial for effective project forecasting and planning.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for the Project Controls Manager position at Jacobs, so candidates must possess the necessary work authorization to be eligible for this role.

Effective strategies for project controls include implementing robust reporting systems, regular communication with stakeholders, and utilizing the latest project management software to track progress and performance metrics consistently.

In your response, focus on how you've applied Earned Value Management in previous projects. Discuss specific techniques you employed to measure project performance and how the insights gained helped in adjusting project schedules and budgets.

To effectively handle project cost overruns, it’s essential to conduct thorough data analysis, identify the root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve future budgeting practices. Communication with stakeholders about adjustments is also vital.

Explain your process for preparing the presentation, including how you structured the data to highlight the core issues. Emphasize the importance of transparency, preparation, and a proactive approach to questions and concerns.

Detail your familiarity with Primavera P6, explaining how you have used it in past roles to create and manage project timelines, integrate resources, and forecast project deliverables effectively.

To ensure compliance, I would develop clear standards and policies, provide training for the project team, conduct regular audits, and utilize checklists to verify that all aspects of project controls are being followed.

Risk management is crucial in project controls; it involves identifying potential risks early, developing mitigation strategies, and continuously assessing risk throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes.

Prioritizing project tasks involves assessing the urgency and impact of each task on project milestones. I often use project management tools to allocate resources effectively and keep the team focused on critical path activities.

Discuss a specific project where this occurred, including how you identified the issues, the corrective measures you implemented, and what you learned to avoid similar situations in future projects.

To develop and communicate project controls policies, I collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs, draft clear and comprehensive documents, and hold workshops to ensure everyone understands the procedures and their importance.