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.
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 10 years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects in the Life Sciences, Bio-Pharma industry
• A good understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices
• Experience Working inside the Primavera (P6) scheduling tool and Schedule Analysis/Acumen Fuse
• Creates, updates and analyzes CPM schedules and recommends work-arounds and schedule improvement ideas
• Communicates schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports
• Interacts with engineering and construction personnel to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact the schedule
• Collaboratively work with PM and CMs using the schedule as a tool to help deliver the project on schedule.
• Coordinate the project's earned value system with schedule updates
• Uses knowledge of general application of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to perform work
• Experienced in Excel and Access • Knowledge of Cost Tracking/Forecasting a plus
Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
• Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of technical terminology
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.