Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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 and construction company in the world, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Senior Planner / Scheduler in Toronto to support various Transit and Rail projects.

As a leader on our program support team, you’ll perform more complex aspects of planning and scheduling activities; ensuring that all project control activities such as project planning, project administration, change management, project estimating, cost management and schedule management are executed. We’ll ask you to work with the project team to establish Work Breakdown Structures and Baseline Schedules, as well as prepare schedule risk analysis to forecast contingencies. As a senior member, we’ll ask you to conduct and co-ordinate reviews of Consultants, Contractors and Vendor schedules, to ensure plans are realistic and achievable.
You’ll also be involved with Scheduling Quality Compliance on Schedules meeting PMI/Company Standards and developing and implementing an earned value system that accurately measure project work progress and performance. We’ll rely on you to carry out what-if and delay analysis’ and look to you for recommendations on scheduling procedures.
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:

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  Must have current and relevant Transit / Rail experience
• At least 10+ years of Planning / Scheduling experience
• A good understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices
• Experience Working inside the Primavera (P6) scheduling tool; minimum 2 years’ experience
• Proficiency with Scheduling systems spreadsheets, word processing software, databases and report writers
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
• Transit Planning/Scheduling experience

• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
• Active membership in AACE, PMI, or similar association.
• PSP or PMI-SP certification a plus
• Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of technical terminology