Is Jacobs a good company to work for as a Project Controls?

Project Controls professionals working at Jacobs have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 31 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Jacobs employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Project Controls Jobs at Jacobs now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Project Controls interview questions at Jacobs .

Does Jacobs pay Project Controls employees well?

Project Controls professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Jacobs with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 31 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 15.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Project Controls salaries and benefits at Jacobs .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jacobs?

Engineer (324) , Project Manager (296) , Mechanical Engineer (124) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (90) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (50)

What are the pros of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"the people are great and there are a lot of optional employee groups you can join to connect with people with similar viewpoints" ((in 495 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 397 reviews)); "Pay is good and work can be interesting." ((in 355 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 318 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 315 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management... they waste most of the job budget on very high salaried people in meetings where very little if anything is accomplished." ((in 310 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 103 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 102 reviews)); "Some managers don't have the educational backround for the positions they hold." ((in 89 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from ground level." ((in 82 reviews))

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3.9

96% would recommend to a friend

(31 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

100% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

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4.7

Work/Life balance

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

Project Controls employees have rated Jacobs with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 31 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Project Controls professionals have a good working experience there. Jacobs is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Project Controls professionals compared to other employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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31 reviews

5.0

Feb 14, 2026

Great company

Project controls

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Salary, no progression. Terrible PM

3.0

Sep 14, 2025

Project controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work life balance is good 2, work on international projects 3. Transportation

Cons

1. Very less salary below market standards

5.0

Nov 28, 2024

Great place to work!

Project controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career Opportunities Diversity & Inclusion Senior Management Culture and Values Work / Life Balance Great People

Cons

No cons. Great place to work.

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