Location
Cary, North Carolina, United States

Capabilities
Project Controls

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#39784
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 Senior Planner / Scheduler for our location in the Richmond, Virginia area, to support our internal PM/CMs and our external Life Sciences, Bio/Pharma client.

As a key member of our program support team, you’ll 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.

Here's what you'll need

• At least 5+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects
• Minimum of 5 years Primavera P6 software experience with expert level understanding and abilities
• A good understanding of processes that can handle production building, 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, here’s what you’ll 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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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 17, 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 .