Project Scheduler

Industry

Water

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

The Project Scheduler will support the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) Capital Improvement Program by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules. Working with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders, this person will help track progress against approved plans, identify potential schedule issues, and provide clear, timely information to support project and program decisions.

Here's what you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Primavera P6, incorporating approved scope, activities, logic, durations, milestones, and key interfaces.
• Work with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to collect schedule updates and verify reported progress, remaining durations, and forecast dates.
• Review contractor schedules and schedule updates for completeness, logic, progress, and alignment with program requirements; communicate questions and findings to the project team.
• Analyze critical and near-critical paths, schedule changes, and potential impacts to key milestones. Explain schedule variances and their likely effects on project delivery.
• Identify emerging delays, constraints, and schedule risks. Work with project teams to evaluate mitigation strategies, recovery options, and changes needed to protect project milestones.
• Maintain schedule baselines and records of approved changes, progress updates, and relevant assumptions to support reliable schedule comparisons over time.
• Prepare monthly schedule reports, dashboards, and supporting materials that summarize progress, forecast dates, critical activities, variances, and schedule risks for project and program stakeholders.
• Support project planning, forecasting, and program controls activities by providing schedule information and coordinating schedule inputs across projects.
• Participate in project review meetings and present schedule findings in a clear, practical manner.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of project scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, or capital improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and schedule analysis.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with water or wastewater projects.
• Project scheduling certification, such as PSP or an AACE credential.
• Familiarity with project controls and earned value principles.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

42,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

81,525.00

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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $42,500.00 to $81,525.00. 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 October 06, 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

CityStateCountryGuaynaboPuerto RicoUnited States