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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. Your impact Jacobs seeks an experienced, hands-on Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Control professional to join our project controls team supporting engineering and construction programs in Calgary, Alberta. This role combines senior-level schedule leadership with cost management and impact delay support to drive timely, cost-effective project delivery while collaborating across engineering, construction, and commercial teams. Key Responsibilities Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules including integrated master schedules and CPM logic. Resource and cost load schedules and perform schedule optimization, milestone analysis, and percent-complete updates. Prepare, review, and present schedule and cost analysis reports graphically and in writing for project teams and clients. Implement and administer project-specific change control and time impact analysis; support claims and change order preparation and resolution. Execute cost control processes collect, consolidate, and validate cost data; develop timely cost forecasts, cashflows, and variance analyses. Monitor budget, actuals, and forecasts; identify trends and recommend corrective actions or mitigation programs. Provide Earned Value Management reporting and interpretation. Collaborate with estimating, planning, risk, and project leadership to align schedule, cost, and quantity controls. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced project controls staff. Ensure project controls practices satisfy contract requirements and support client invoicing. Participate in constructability and value engineering reviews to identify schedule and cost improvements. Maintain on-site presence is required. Here''s what you''ll need Minimum 5 years of planning and scheduling experience on engineering and/or construction projects Minimum 5 years of cost management / cost control experience Degree in a related field Expert, hands-on user of Primavera P6 including resource and cost loading, stored periods, and Earned Value reporting Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX, filtering, data manipulation, and summarization Thorough understanding of building construction methods, timelines, and industry practices Experience with claims analysis and change order processes Proven planning and scheduling approach and judgment (not solely a P6 administrator) On-site presence required Ideally, You''ll Also Have 7+ years of planning and scheduling experience EPC, EPCM, or multi-phase project experience Ability to develop WBS for large complex projects and lead Interactive Planning Sessions translating outcomes into CPM schedules Experience managing contractors'' schedulers Experience on CIP programs Experience creating integrated master schedules for large projects and programs Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present technical material to diverse stakeholders Ability to gain familiarity with company-standard project control systems and ability to implement them effectively Accountability and Relationships Accountable to business group project controls management with matrix responsibility to project and construction management Work cross-functionally with estimating, planning, cost control, risk, project management, clients, partners, and subcontractors Provide both internal and client-facing cost and schedule information to support project objectives 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.