Senior Scheduler

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The Senior Scheduler is responsible for the overall scheduling component of the ACMP services, overall assessment of the ATLNext Element status and periodic reports for oversight management and field coordination. In addition, the Senior Scheduler is responsible for monitoring schedule updates submitted by contractors through the Schedulers to determine compliance with contract requirements; to establish proper documentation and filing of schedules and to analyze the Element for schedule problems that the project contractors may not have recognized.

Prepare Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project schedules.

Verify contractor’s schedules for conformance with contract documents.

Confirm that the contractor’s schedules are aligned with contract scheduling requirements, and include activities and logic that at the minimum:

Provide sufficient detail and a complete representation of the scope of work;

Incorporate all contract milestones and any other milestones that require coordination with other contracts and / or entities;

Include updates, on a weekly or monthly basis, that are per contract requirements, using current and verified status information from the contractor to effectively control the contract and to create an accurate as-built schedule; and

Clearly define activities and dates that are critical to the successful completion of the contract.

Review contractor schedules, provide comments, and provide report findings to applicable Area Construction Manager (ACM) / Resident Engineer (RE) / Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE).

Perform field verification of schedule information.

Maintain an up-to-date assessment of the contract through the schedule, document the status, and advise the applicable ACM / RE / ARE of any significant issues.

Set up construction schedule information for computerization and enter data in the computer for processing.

Assist contractor in developing, revising and finalizing their detailed schedule.

Review and assess contractor’s detailed schedules for compliance with contract milestones and restraints.

Maintain the current construction schedule with approved and documented changes

Implement best management practices to review and report schedule updates, baselines and time impact analyses (TIA).

Preserve the “baseline construction schedule” as approved, with no changes or modifications to activity data.

Facilitate corrective action in collaboration with the lead scheduler and applicable ACM / RE / ARE.

Here's what you'll need

Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and ATLNext participants.

Confirm that the Construction Master Schedule(s) includes activities and logic that:

Is sufficiently detailed to provide a complete representation status.

Incorporates all physical restraints between activities of the same contract or different contracts.

Is updated monthly with current and verified status information from the contractors to effectively control each Element and create an accurate as-built schedule.

Clearly defines the activities and dates that are critical to the successful completion of the Element milestones.

Collect schedule data for computerization and enter data in the computer for processing.

Maintain an up-to-date assessment of the schedule and report status and advise management of any significant issues.

Develop and/or assist with the development of the scheduling specifications to the project managers and contractors.

When required assist Schedulers and contractors in developing, revising and finalizing their detail schedule, without impacting the contractor sequence of operations.

Review and assess contractors’ detail schedules with the Scheduler for compliance with Element milestones and restraints.

Maintain the current Master Schedule(s) with approved documented changes.

Preserve the “target Master Schedule” as approved with no changes or modifications to activity data.

Develop and recommend alternative schedule solutions in association with the management team, to resolve schedule problems and conflicts.

Facilitate corrective action in collaboration with the management team.

Evaluate schedule impact of change orders on the Master Schedule.

Develop alternatives to minimize delays to the Element.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Proficiency in writing clear reports and other business correspondence.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook).

Working knowledge of PMWeb, Primavera (P6), and Microsoft Project

University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar subject

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

135,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

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 $135,000.00 to $145,000.00. 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 June 18, 2026. 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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Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States