Wilson, North Carolina Req 31689

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•Cary, NC

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a field assignment in the Cary/Wilson, North Carolina 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.

Requirements

At least 10+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects
Minimum of 10 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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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