Is Jacobs a good company to work for as a Projects Controller?

Projects Controller professionals working at Jacobs have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 52 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Jacobs employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Projects Controller Jobs at Jacobs now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Projects Controller interview questions at Jacobs .

Does Jacobs pay Projects Controller employees well?

Projects Controller professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Jacobs with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 52 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 13% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Projects Controller salaries at Jacobs.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jacobs?

Engineer (325) , Project Manager (296) , Mechanical Engineer (125) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (92) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (51)

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 492 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 404 reviews)); "Good SMEs to learn from and pay is good." ((in 357 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 328 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 318 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 320 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 109 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 92 reviews)); "bad managers (depends on who you work for)" ((in 90 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from the work force .there" ((in 83 reviews))

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4.0

97% would recommend to a friend

(52 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

100% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

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Projects Controller employees have rated Jacobs with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 52 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Projects Controller professionals have a good working experience there. Jacobs is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Projects Controller professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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52 reviews

5.0

Jul 13, 2026

Good leave policy, but slow growth and low raises

Project controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good leave policy and management

Cons

slow growth and very less hike

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

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