Sr. Planner/Scheduler

Market Transportation

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 driven and curious Senior Planner / Scheduler in Kansas City, MO to support our Programs On Site.

As a key member of our Kansas City support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact Program schedules. You will also analyze CPM schedules and recommend work-arounds and schedule improvements.

• On site presence, tele-working not available

Here's what you'll need

• 10+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience

• Data Center experience

• 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 graphic and tabular progress reports

• Constructability and value engineering analysis experience with regard to 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

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 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.)

• Proven planning & scheduling thinking and approach (Not a P6 Admin)

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 120,400.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 185,000.00

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, 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 $120,400.00 to $185,000.00. 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 September 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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