Senior Planner / Scheduler : Life Sciences - Cary/Wilson, North Carolina Req 27174

  • Jacobs
  • Cary, North Carolina
  • Full Time
We challenge what is accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If youre 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 Senior Planner / Scheduler for a field assignment in the Cary, NC area, to support our internal PM/CMs and our external Life Sciences, Bio/Pharma client.

As a key member of our program support team, youll be interacting with engineering and construction professionals to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact the schedule.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Leading the Planning / Scheduling team and effort on a large or mega project

Interfacing with engineering, procurement, construction, progress measurement, and the client

Applying your knowledge of pharmaceutical construction, standard industry means and methods, and Scheduling best practices

Leading project Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs)

Building a fully integrated EPCM schedule from scratch using CPM methodology, incorporating results of IAPs, and using project documents such as Scope of Work, P&IDs, General Arrangements et al

Understanding principals of EPCM projects as it relates to schedule activities, logic, and durations across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

Understanding Resource Loading of both Engineering and Construction activities

Optimizing and leveling schedule based on resource loading and density analysis

Establishing project Baseline Schedule supporting" Schedule Variance (SV) and Critical Path (CP) Analysis

Establishing and leading schedule update process, reporting, and review sessions with internal teams

Leading client facing schedule reviews supporting Jacobs Project Management and Construction Management teams

Ensuring integrity of the schedule inputs and outputs during the update process

Leading "What-If" scenarios and "work-around" efforts supporting PM and CM teams

Leading Look-Ahead process of schedule activity and resource allocations

Developing written analysis and schedule basis supporting all schedule publications

Understanding principles of EVM (Earned Value Management) and ensuring schedule and EVM are aligned throughout the project

Developing Systems based schedules supporting CQV efforts

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.

At least 15 years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects

Minimum of 10 years Primavera P6 software experience with expert level understanding and abilities

A good understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices and industry best practices

Ability to facilitate multi-company interactive planning sessions

Ability to create, update and analyze CPM schedules and recommend work-arounds and schedule improvement ideas

Ability to communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports

Experience in collaboratively working with PM and CMs using the schedule as a tool to help deliver the project on schedule.

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)

Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally

Ideally, heres what youll also have:

Relevant and similar sized Pharmaceutical / Biotech construction experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills and understanding of technical terminology

Experienced in Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint Knowledge of Cost Tracking/Forecasting a plus

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

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.

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Job ID: 480976957
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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