Project Control Specialist

At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

About Our GDC Poland

We are an international engineering company providing services in the field of technical consulting, design, and investment project management. Our GDC Poland team supports local and international projects from offices located in Krakow and Warsaw. We cover the following markets:

• Advanced Facilities
• Water & Environment
• Transportation
• Energy & Power
• Cities & Places
• Digital

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and pricing files for new projects and project changes.
• Prepare cost and sales rate structures.
• Review project costs against originally budgeted values.
• Configure and manage projects within corporate systems.
• Perform financial forecasting and analyze project results against forecasts.
• Create reports for project teams regarding project statuses and progress.
• Provide support to Project Managers and project teams.
• Attend and lead project meetings.
• Assist in closing out projects.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of the principles of Project Controls / Cost Control.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience (experience may compensate for the lack of formal education).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Availability to work late shifts for up to two weeks per month.
• Prior experience in roles such as Cost Controller (engineering projects/companies), Financial Analyst, or Financial Controller is an asset.

Benefits

• Full‑time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in the office or in a hybrid model (2 days a week in the office, the rest from home).
• “Short Fridays” (Monday – Thursday 8.5h, Friday 6h).
• Membership in Jacobs social networks (Womens network, One World, PRISM, Careers Network, Collectively, SpeakUp and others) and participation in related initiatives.
• Benefits package (LuxMed medical package, additional life insurance, holiday allowance, multisport card co‑financing, My Benefit cafeteria system, psychological care).
• Language courses (English, German, Polish).
• Holiday allowance.

Inclusion and Diversity

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As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting