At Jacobs, were challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the worlds 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.

Jacobs is a global leader in Programme and Construction Management, celebrated for delivering award‑winning projects across public and private sectors. We’re seeking a visionary Programme/Project Controls Director to lead the charge on some of the most complex and high‑profile infrastructure programmes in the world—including major airport developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of project controls for large‑scale and mega infrastructure programmes.
• Develop and maintain programme‑level summary schedules based on detailed project plans.
• Guide and mentor a team of Project Controls professionals in forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Implement robust governance, tools, and systems across the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops on planning, risk, logistics, and interfaces.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of programme progress and risks.
• Collaborate with central teams to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate performance insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with relevant professional memberships.
• Min. 20 years of professional experience in major construction programmes, with a strong focus on infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Min. 10 years of experience in Programme/Project Controls leadership roles.
• Successfully completed, in the position of Project Control Manager/Programme Controls Director or equivalent, min. 1 project involving the construction of a new airport or the expansion of an existing airport.
• Exceptional people management and team leadership skills.
• Excellent client engagement capabilities and stakeholder relationship management.
• High adaptability in navigating complex and dynamic environments.
• Ability to inspire, coordinate, and mentor cross‑functional teams.
• Skilled in both top‑down strategic decision‑making and bottom‑up technical execution in project controls.
• Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams in dynamic, politically complex environments.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Safran, ThinkProject/CEMAR, and Microsoft Suite including PowerBI.

Please note that this position needs to be based on project site in Poland.

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