Scheduler

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze construction project schedules for large-scale programs.

You will work closely with project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to monitor performance and ensure alignment with milestones and contractual requirements. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of scheduling experience, a BE/CE in Engineering or Construction Management, and familiarity with Primavera P6 and PMWeb.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction project scheduling on large-scale design, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules for assigned construction contracts.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance with milestones and constraints.
• Monitor schedule performance and prepare weekly/monthly reports for project teams and leadership.
• Identify critical path activities, milestones, and schedule risks.
• Assist with schedule reviews and change order impacts.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Schedule analysis

Team coordination

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Multi-priority handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

PMWeb

MS Office

Power BI

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

At Jacobs, our Program Management and Construction Management teams help deliver some of the region’s most complex infrastructure programs through effective planning, coordination, and project controls. As a Scheduler, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules that help drive informed decisions and achieve program objectives.

In this role, you’ll work closely with project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to monitor schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with project milestones and contractual requirements. Your expertise will help project teams anticipate challenges, improve project visibility, and support on‑time project delivery across the ATLNext program.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and planning documents for assigned construction contracts.
• Review and verify contractor schedules for compliance with contractual requirements, milestones, and schedule constraints.
• Monitor schedule performance and prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports for project teams and senior leadership.
• Identify and communicate project critical path activities, key milestones, and schedule risks.
• Collect and analyze schedule information from contractors and project teams to support management, project, and controls-level reporting.
• Evaluate schedule impacts, identify conflicts or delays, and recommend mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Assess potential schedule impacts associated with contract changes and change orders.
• Perform field verification of schedule progress and schedule-related information.
• Attend project meetings and provide schedule updates, analyses, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Support Area Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and Assistant Resident Engineers by identifying potential schedule issues before project meetings.
• Assist contractors in developing, revising, and finalizing schedules to align with contract requirements when needed.
• Maintain awareness of contract activities, project stakeholders, and program-related developments.
• Prepare time‑related reports, analyses, and project documentation as required.
• Support additional project controls and scheduling activities as assigned.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in construction project scheduling, on large-scale design, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of PMWeb or similar project controls software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Outlook.
• Proven Experience reviewing and analyzing construction schedules and project progress.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to understand construction processes, sequencing, and contractor means and methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to address project needs with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling principles and schedule risk analysis techniques. Experience performing schedule reviews for complex construction contracts.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience presenting schedule analyses and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience supporting large aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or capital improvement programs.
• Experience supporting project controls functions and change management.

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 $75,000.00 to $110,000.00. 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 August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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