Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Capabilities
Project Controls
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#40310
Market
Life Science
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, procurement, construction, CQV and other stakeholders 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.
Here's what you'll need
- At least 8 years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects in the Life Sciences, Bio-Pharma industry or similar process-heavy industries
- A good understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices
- Experience Working inside the Primavera (P6) scheduling tool and Schedule Analysis/Acumen Fuse/Monte Carlo
- Facilitates multi-company interactive planning sessions
- 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 a diverse group of stakeholders (engineering, construction, commissioning, etc) 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
- Lead a team of planners/schedulers on large capital projects, maintaining a common approach and consistency across the team
- The ability to mentor junior planners / schedulers
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
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
102,900.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
175,000.00
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 $102,900.00 to $175,000.00. 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 May 31, 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 .
