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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.

We're seeking a Jr. Level Scheduler to join our Jacobs team supporting the ODOT ADA Delivery Program. This Delivery Program is a statewide, multi-year initiative to bring pedestrian curb ramps into compliance with ADA standards by 2032. The work spans planning, design, construction, and closeout across a geographically dispersed portfolio. Jacobs provides technical support and owner's representative services, helping ODOT strengthen program delivery through planning, program controls, data management, risk management, reporting, technical leadership, design reviews, and project delivery oversight. You'll help maintain the integrated program schedule, validate project information, and prepare recurring forecasts and reports. The role requires disciplined P6 and data management skills, clear communication, and traceable reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule Data Collection and Validation.
• Collect, reconcile, and validate milestone dates, phase status, ramp information, and forecast inputs from approved project, portfolio, financial, construction, and scheduling systems and records, along with project-team updates.
• Identify missing or stale milestones, inconsistent start and finish dates, unexpected date movement, phase misalignment, and unresolved assumptions; document findings and coordinate clarification with the appropriate project manager or construction manager.
• Maintain consistent project and package identifiers, region and scope classifications, STIP phases, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes, activity codes, and milestone definitions in accordance with the PMP and BOCS.
• Schedule Maintenance and Forecasting.
• Support the development and monthly update of the integrated program schedule.
• Enter and verify actual dates, forecast start and finish dates, data date, progress, logic, calendars, constraints, activity coding, and supporting notes.
• Development and maintenance of the program schedule baseline.
• Assist with resource and cost loading, time-phased ramp production and expenditure profiles, and leadership-directed schedule scenarios or forecast options.
• Perform schedule-quality checks for open ends, leads and lags, constraints, out-of-sequence progress, critical and near-critical paths, float, coding completeness, and data-date discipline.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need:

• 2 or more years' experience in planning, scheduling, or project-controls experience on engineering, construction, transportation, or other capital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Data Analytics, (OR) a related field. We will accept equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to support on-site or hybrid work at Jacobs, ODOT, or project locations as required by the program.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Working proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including WBS development, activities and relationships, calendars, constraints, baselines, status updates, layouts, filters, and XML or XER import/export.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, data dates, milestones, float, critical and near-critical paths, and the distinction between an approved baseline and a current forecast.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including tables, filters, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, data validation, data manipulation, and summarization of large datasets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, data-quality discipline, organization, and ability to maintain an auditable record of schedule inputs, assumptions, and outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and recurring monthly deadlines while following established program governance and procedures.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management concepts for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for executive and operational stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and best practices for data management.
• Ability to identify trends, analyze complex data, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $75,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $90,000.00

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, 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 $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. 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 August 21, 2026. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Houston, Texas, United States