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Jacobs

Cost Controls Specialist

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Experience: 5 to 12 years of experience in cost control and/or project controls
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Original job description

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

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure, environmental, and advanced facilities challenges. As a Cost Controls Specialist, you will provide cost management expertise to support the successful delivery of projects across Canada. You will work closely with project teams to monitor budgets, analyze financial performance, forecast project costs, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts.
Prepare and update Estimates at Completion (EACs), cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
Track project expenditures and analyze variances against approved budgets and project baselines.
Support the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost coding structures.
Prepare monthly cost performance reports and dashboards for project management and clients.
Analyze project financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support change management processes by evaluating the cost impact of scope changes and contract modifications.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
Assist with earned value analysis and project performance measurement.
Participate in project reviews, audits, and forecasting cycles.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and project controls best practices.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost management and reporting processes.
Management of transactional records of consultant, subconsultants and expenses
Compile internal documentation and approvals
Drive invoicing process
Strong attention to detail at a granular level

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5 to 12 years of experience in cost control and/or project controls
Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or related projects.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and project financial management.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Ideally you'll also have

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Deltek.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or AACE certifications are considered an asset.
Experience working within a consulting or engineering environment.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

90,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

130,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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Responsibilities

Develop and monitor project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cash flow, and prepare cost reports and dashboards to support project decisions. Analyze financial performance and variances, support change management and earned value analysis, maintain transactional records, drive invoicing, and collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field is required, along with 5 to 12 years of cost control or project controls experience. Candidates should have experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or related projects, with strong budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ERP experience and relevant certifications are assets.

Skills

Cost Control
Project Controls
Budgeting
Cost Forecasting
Cost Reporting
Financial Analysis
Variance Analysis
Work Breakdown Structures
Cost Coding
Change Management
Earned Value Analysis
Cash Flow Forecasting
Invoicing
ERP Systems
Stakeholder Collaboration

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Keywords

Cost Control
Project Controls
Project Budgeting
Cost Forecasting
Estimates At Completion
Cash Flow Forecasts
Cost Reporting
Variance Analysis
Work Breakdown Structures
Cost Coding Structures
Change Management
Earned Value Management
Transactional Records
Invoicing
SAP
Oracle
Deltek
PMP
CCP
AACE Certifications
Engineering Projects
Construction Projects
Infrastructure
Industrial Projects
Project Audits
Contractual Requirements
Project Financial Management

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