Senior Project Controller

At Jacobs, you will have the opportunity to contribute towards solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, operational advancement, and cutting-edge manufacturing, among others. As a key player in this role, you will support the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely project delivery within budget and to the highest quality standards. Your blend of administrative skills, analytical mindset, and effective communication will be pivotal in managing project complexities and stakeholder expectations, making you a proactive problem-solver and an asset to project success. Your responsibilities will encompass various stages of project management, starting from project planning and initiation. You will collaborate with project stakeholders to define project scope accurately, support in pre-bid activities, ensure contractual compliance, and coordinate project setup tasks. Your role will also involve developing comprehensive project management plans, including schedules, cost estimates, communication strategies, and risk management plans. During project execution and monitoring, you will provide administrative support, manage project documentation and reporting, oversee schedule management using tools like Primavera P6/MSP, and assist stakeholders in financial monitoring using Earned Value Management techniques. Additionally, you will be involved in financial accuracy review, forecasting, analysis, subcontractor coordination, and procurement activities. As the project nears closure, you will be responsible for preparing project closeout reports, facilitating accounts reconciliation, managing project archiving, and collecting client feedback. Your qualifications should include a graduate or advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, along with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in project coordination, preferably in the infrastructure or construction industry. Technical skills required for this role include proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications, financial acumen, schedule management abilities, and knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI. Soft skills such as excellent communication, interpersonal skills, prioritization, organization, and the ability to work independently will be essential. You will collaborate with various stakeholders including Project Managers, Project Controllers, Project Accountants, Commercial Analysts, HSE, Procurement, and Legal teams. Mastery in software like MS Excel, MS Office, Planning software like MSP/Primavera, and Power BI/Data Visualization software will be advantageous for this role. At Jacobs, a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth is fostered, providing employees with a conducive environment to work on key projects alongside industry leaders. The organization values a balance between career development, well-being, and a sense of belonging. Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and a range of social, health, and well-being initiatives to support its employees" professional growth. Jacobs encourages in-person interactions for fostering a strong culture and efficient client delivery. The hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, ensuring optimal productivity. Should you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support for assistance.,