Senior Scheduler - Engineering

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The Scheduler will support a utility client’s capital project portfolio by developing, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. This role partners closely with Project Managers, construction teams, and contractors to ensure schedule integrity, visibility into key milestones, and proactive management of schedule risks.

Experience supporting engineering and construction projects is required. Prior work in utility infrastructure, particularly hydroelectric or thermal generation, is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and report on P6 project schedules for an assigned portfolio of engineering and construction projects
• Provide schedule analysis and status reporting, including identification of critical path activities and schedule variances
• Highlight potential delays and upcoming milestones; recommend schedule mitigation strategies
• Partner with Project Managers to update schedules, validate progress, and support forecast accuracy
• Identify root causes of schedule variances and collaborate with Project Controls and Analytics (PCA) teams to support cost and spend forecasting
• Lead or support schedule re-baselining efforts with approval from the Lead Scheduler and Project Manager
• Participate in and, as needed, lead project-level schedule review meetings
• Review and evaluate change orders for schedule impact and advise Project Managers accordingly
• Perform quality control / quality assurance on all schedule updates
• Validate and review contractor-provided schedules for accuracy, logic, and compliance
• Serve as a liaison with contractor scheduling resources
• Respond to all Unifier workflow requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in development of scheduling strategies, standards, and process improvement initiatives   #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of experience scheduling engineering and construction projects
• Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Construction experience is required (infrastructure or energy projects preferred)
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, timelines, and industry practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, management, and contractors

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting utility clients
• Experience with hydroelectric, thermal, or power generation projects
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure construction projects
• Prior experience using Oracle Unifier
• Familiarity with utility capital programs or regulated environments

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

97,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

136,650.00

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 $97,700.00 to $136,650.00. 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 June 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
New Orleans	Louisiana	United States