Junior Scheduler - TX, CO, MN, ND

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The Junior Scheduler will have overall all responsibility for scheduling related activities, procedures and processes related to the execution of projects and proposals in the Power Sector. The Junior Scheduler will be assigned to work with a Project Manager and project team in developing, updating and publishing of schedules for projects and proposals. This position will be responsible for the issuing of project and proposal schedules and the monitoring of each schedule, highlighting delays, providing visibility of upcoming milestones and guidance for schedule management. Additionally, the role is responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of department standard operating procedures and performance metrics, maintaining a high degree of external and internal customer service via clear and timely communication and reporting.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Develop and maintain the process, procedures and job aids by which Power Delivery develops, maintains and communicates project schedules
• Develop, maintain and analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for variety of project types within Power Delivery
• Engage in all activities associated with project planning, scheduling, forecasting, monitoring and critical path analysis
• Develop master schedule templates for various typical project types
• Assist the Project Managers and project team in the development of detailed functional schedules required in the execution of projects. Schedules shall reflect design, procurement and construction workflow and include necessary logic ties to accurately reflect any scheduling impacts and provide accurate forecasts
• Work with the project team members to provide accurate and timely updates to project schedules
• Monitor, analyze and forecast on a regular basis, providing schedule reports including critical path, milestone and short term look ahead reports
• Report any schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and implement resource loaded schedules when required
• Develop and implement cash loaded schedules when required
• Develop and implement schedule based earned value reporting
• Experience with integrating corporate finance system data with Primavera scheduling data to integrate project estimates with project plans and project actual man-hours and dollars
• May be required to direct the schedule related activities of Schedulers and Scheduling Coordinators.
• Develop and deliver schedule related training to the PMO and operational staff.
• Provide effective customer service to internal and external clients
  
  
  

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.

Here's what you'll need

Position Requirements

Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Project Controls, Engineering, Construction Management or Business from an accredited school or University or equivalent related experience is required in lieu of a degree.

Project Management and or Project Controls experience is desired.

Certification as PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) (or equivalent) is preferred.

Minimum 2 years related electric utility scheduling experience is required.

Additional Skills

• Demonstrated communication skills to deal with internal/external clients
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check work
• Must be skilled in developing, maintaining and analyzing cost and resource loaded CMP Schedules
• Experience scheduling design and construction Utility Substation, Transmission and Distribution projects is desirable
• Able to review contract documents/plans to develop schedules that coordinate with the client’s Master Schedule
• Skilled in reviewing contractor schedule submittals
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 Scheduling Software
• Experience with Microsoft Project Scheduling Software
• Experience with appropriate standard workplace software tools (Microsoft Office, MS Outlook)
  
  
  

PDE Qualification

May be required to complete the Project Manager Qualification.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Position will be an office environment with proximity to PDE staff. Occasional temporary relocation to project area may be required.

Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

61,800.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

108,100.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $61,800.00 to $108,100.00. 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.