Schedule Manager

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

At Jacobs we are looking for a Schedule Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The Schedule Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Project Schedulers while implementing, developing, and maintaining project schedules. Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships. Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.

• Skilled in both oral and written communication.
• Proficient in personal computer operating systems and various basic software applications.
• Experienced in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently in use.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, timely judgments, often with incomplete information.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, and Outlook) as well as other commonly used office software and project control systems (PCS).
• Maintain operational awareness of all contract issues and MARTA participants. Analyze Time Impact Analysis (TIA) reports using historical data from the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and provide a written assessment.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in using personal computer operating systems and various software applications.
• Exhibit a proven ability to make sound, timely judgments, often with incomplete information.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Have advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, and Outlook) as well as other commonly used project control systems (PCS).
• Continuously maintain awareness of contract issues and the involvement of all MARTA participants.
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 Scheduling Software
• Expert Knowledge of Integrated Planning within a Large Capital Program.
• Lead Project Schedulers and Program Schedule Leads as assigned.
• Large scale Applied Project experience with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously a plus
• Prepare Cost Reports and Forecast Reporting and KPIs from a Portfolio and Program level.
• Verify Contractor Schedules and Earned Value reporting for conformance with contract documents.
• Review contract Schedules and provide findings to applicable Program Directors, Project Managers as needed.
• Perform Verification of Project, Program, and Portfolio Schedule Reporting and KPIs.
• Maintain an up-to-date assessment of contract specifications as it relates to Project Schedules and document the status and advise the applicable team of any significant issues.
• Assist Project Teams to develop and manage accurate and timely Schedules and Reporting.
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve
• Ability to write complex business documents, such as reports, papers, detailed letters, and emails.
• Ability to identify needs and develop a business case to satisfy those needs proactively.
• Must be Detailed Oriented.

Here's what you'll need

• 8-10 years of experience in CPM scheduling on large-scale projects/programs.
• Minimum 8 years of experience Leading a team of Project Schedulers within a Large Capital Program.
• Superior skills in Long Range Planning and Workload management
• 8 years expert knowledge of Primavera P6 required.
• Ability to read, comprehend engineering plans and translate into a WBS and Activities within a CPM schedule.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards, and other project-related activities, their interfaces, and interdependencies.
• Transit experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar Subject preferred.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 145,600.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 166,400.00

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 $145,600.00 to $166,400.00. 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 August 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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