Senior Planner​/Scheduler : Life Sciences - Houston, Texas Req

Senior Planner / Scheduler :
Life Sciences - Houston, Texas Req 34154

Posted December 22, 2025. The position will be open for at least 3 days.

Pay Range: $/yr - $/yr.

This role is within Jacobs, a leading engineering and construction company focused on life sciences, bio/pharma and other sectors.

• Lead the planning/scheduling team on large or mega projects.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, construction, progress measurement, and the client.
• Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical construction, standard industry methods, and scheduling best practices.
• Facilitate Interactive Planning Sessions (IAPs) and create a fully integrated EPCM schedule from scratch using CPM methodology.
• Understand EPCM project principles, logic, durations across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
• Define resource loading for both engineering and construction activities and optimize scheduling.
• Establish baseline schedule, schedule variance and critical path analysis.
• Lead schedule update processes, reporting, and review sessions with internal teams.
• Conduct client‑facing schedule reviews supporting Jacobs' PM and CM teams.
• Maintain integrity of schedule inputs and outputs during updates.
• Lead what‑if scenarios and work‑around solutions to support PM and CM teams.
• Lead look‑ahead process of schedule activity and resource allocations.
• Develop written analysis and schedule basis for all schedule publications.
• Align schedule and Earned Value Management (EVM) throughout the project.
• Develop system‑based schedules supporting CQV efforts.

• Minimum 10+ years of planning/scheduling experience on EPCMV life‑cycle projects.
• 10+ years Primavera P6 software experience with expert-level ability.
• Understanding of production building, construction timelines, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate multi‑company interactive planning sessions.
• Create, update, and analyze CPM schedules and recommend improvements.
• Communicate schedule status regularly via formal and informal meetings and reports.
• Collaborate with PM and CM using the schedule as a delivery tool.
• Coordinate project’s earned value system with schedule updates.
• Knowledge of general principles, theories, concepts, and industry standards.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Develop cost/schedule analysis presentations (graphically, written, verbally).

• Relevant pharmaceutical/biotech construction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and technical terminology understanding.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and cost tracking/forecasting.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work time‑consciously and efficiently.
• Preference for experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction functions.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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 Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Selected roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock awards.

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Seniority level:
Not applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting

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.