Senior Planner​/Scheduler – Upper Mid-West

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.

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’re looking for a driven and talented Senior Planner/Scheduler in either Grand Rapids/Detroit Michigan or Upper Mid-West USA
.

To be successful in this role, you'll need experience in Healthcare (OR) or some type of healthcare related field
. You'll support our local programs within this area, and work directly with our project management team for travel to our client sites as needed on occasion.

As a key member of our Michigan support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact program schedules. We’ll lean on you to analyze CPM schedules and recommend workarounds and schedule improvements.

• At least 12 years of planning/scheduling experience.
• Experience in Healthcare (OR) or a related healthcare field.
• Degree in a related field.
• A thorough understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices.
• Primavera (P6) experience, including resource and cost loading, managing stored periods.
• Generating earned value reports as well as graphical and tabular progress reports.
• Constructability and value engineering analysis experience regarding schedules.
• Claims analysis and change order experience.
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management).
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel (Table, Vlookup, Index, filtering, data manipulation & summarization) and Excel functions.

• Ability to develop cost/schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of technical terminology.
• A good business acumen and a desire to get involved in other aspects of our business (project oversight, business development, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of navigating LARA HFES/BFS inspections in Michigan.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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.

This position is located in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Michigan or the Upper Mid‑West USA. We enable employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations under a hybrid working policy.

On‑site employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Jobs have a posting cycle of at least 3 days. If you require reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.