Planner Scheduler (LSNA-IN)

Jacobs; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Planner / Scheduler in the Indianapolis area to support internal PM/CMs and Life Sciences clients. You will analyze CPM schedules, communicate conflicts, and propose schedule improvements across Engineering, Procurement and Construction tasks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Planning/Scheduling on EPCM projects, strong Primavera P6 experience, and the ability to coordinate with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCM projects.
• Experience working with Primavera P6 scheduling tool and Schedule Analysis.
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, engineers, contractors.

Responsibilities

• Build a fully integrated EPCM schedule using CPM methodology from project documents.
• Lead schedule update and review sessions with internal teams.
• Ensure integrity of schedule inputs during updates and look-ahead planning.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Project scheduling tools

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

We challenge what is accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the #1 ranked most admired engineering / construction company in the world, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Planner / Scheduler in the Indianapolis, IN metropolitan area , to support our internal PM/CMs and our external Life Sciences, Bio/Pharma clients.

As a key member of our program support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact the schedule. You will also analyze CPM schedules and recommend work-arounds and schedule improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to the following

• Building a fully integrated EPCM schedule from scratch using CPM methodology incorporating results of IAP and only using project documents such as Scope of Work, P&IDs, General Arrangements et al
• Understanding principals of EPCM projects as it relates to schedule logic and activity duration assignments across Engineering task, Procurement task and Construction task
• Understanding Resource Loading of both Engineering and Construction resources and resource assignments
• Establishing project baseline schedule supporting “in-flight” project Schedule Variance (SV) and Critical Path (CP) Analysis
• Leading schedule update and review sessions with internal teams
• Ensuring integrity of the schedule inputs during the update process
• Supports “What-If” scenarios and “work-around” efforts supporting PM and CM teams
• Supports Look-Ahead process of schedule activity and resource allocations
• Support client facing schedule reviews supporting Jacobs Project Management and Construction Management teams
• Understanding principles of EVM (Earned Value Management) and ensuring schedule and EVM are aligned throughout the project

Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum of 5+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCM projects
• Minimum of 5 years Primavera software experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, engineers, contractors, and visitors
• A good understanding of building construction, engineering, procurement, and/or manufacturing processes and timelines
• Experience working inside the Primavera (P6) scheduling tool and Schedule Analysis
• Ability to create, update and analyze CPM schedules and support work-arounds and schedule improvement ideas
• Ability to communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports
• Experience in coordinating the project's earned value system with schedule updates
• Knowledge of general application of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to perform work
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Experience working in conjunction with the various Engineering, Procurement and Construction functions is preferred.
• Ability to develop Systems based schedules supporting CQV efforts a plus
• Knowledge of Cost Tracking/Forecasting a plus

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.