Sr. Planner/Scheduler Professional - U.S.

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr. Planner / Scheduler to join our team. You will analyze and communicate schedule issues across complex programs, act as a scheduling SME in client interactions, and deliver high-quality scheduling services in a hybrid work environment.

We value innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with opportunities to grow skills in Earned Value, risk analysis, and reporting dashboards using PowerBI and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of Planning / Scheduling experience.
• Degree in a related field or related work experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to work a Hybrid model coming in two days a week at Jacobs office nearest you.
• Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing schedules for large-scale, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contractors’ CPM schedules and perform technical schedule reviews.
• Produce variance reports and recommend workarounds and schedule improvements.
• Conduct Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and both technical and risk-based schedule reviews.
• Serve as scheduling SME in client interactions, communicating issues professionally.
• Develop and customize schedule reports and dashboards for stakeholders (PowerBI).
• Support data modeling, KPI development, and automated reporting across programs.

Skills

Planning / Scheduling

CPM schedules analysis

MS Excel

PM/Project scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Deltek Acumen Fuse

Excel

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 Sr. Planner / Scheduler to become part of our talented team at Jacobs. As a key member of our Jacobs support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact Program schedules. To be successful in this role, you'll have the ability to work a Hybrid model coming in two days a week at our assigned Jacobs office nearest you. You’ll also analyze contractors’ CPM schedules, perform technical schedule reviews, variance reports, recommend workarounds and schedule improvements and perform both Technical Schedule Reviews and Time Impact Analyses. We’ll lean on you to serve as a scheduling subject matter expert for client interactions, representing Jacobs with professionalism and technical expertise. This role requires the ability to build, maintain, and enhance client relationships while delivering high-quality scheduling services and support. 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. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in afast‑paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you'll need

• At least 8 years of Planning / Scheduling experience.
• Degree in a related field (OR) related work experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to work a Hybrid model coming in two days a week at our assigned Jacobs office nearest you.
• Demonstrated experience developing, and analyzing schedules for large‑scale, complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors
• Vertical Construction
• Advanced facilities
• Biopharma
• Oil and Gas
• Power Utilities
• Nuclear
• Infrastructure
• Transportation
• Water Treatment
• Constructability and value engineering analysis experience related to schedules.
• Claims analysis, change order, and time impact analysis experience.
• Familiarity with establishing and maintaining schedule baselines, logic integrity, and change control processes.
• Deep understanding of critical path analysis, float management, and delay analysis methodologies (TIA, as‑planned vs as‑built, windows analysis).
• Experience with Integrated Master Project and Program schedules.

Ideally,you’llalsohave

• Experience applying DCMA 14‑point checks, GAO/DOE schedule best practices, or similar validation frameworks
• Familiarity with AACE recommended practices (e.g., 29R‑03, 22R‑10)
• Exposure to Monte Carlo risk analysis tools (Acumen Deltek Fuse, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran, etc.)
• Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
• Ability to develop and customize schedule reports, dashboards within programs such as PowerBI, and analyses to address the unique needs of clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience with data modeling, KPI development, and automated reporting dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of technical terminology.
• A good business acumen and a desire to get involved in other aspects of our business (project oversight, business development etc.).
• Proven planning & scheduling thinking and approach.
• Ability to perform forensic schedule analysis and dispute resolution support.
• Primavera (P6) experience, including resource and cost loading, generating Earned Value reports as well as graphic and tabular progress reports.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel Table (Vlookup, Index, Filtering, Data manipulation & summarization) and Excel Functions.
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management).
• Thorough understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices.

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 $112,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 July 21, 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.