Jacobs
Program Planner - Utilities (San Francisco/Sacramento)
Jacobs, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Program Planner - Utilities (San Francisco/Sacramento)
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Jacobs
1 day ago, be among the first 25 applicants
Base pay range $110,600.00/yr - $152,000.00/yr
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
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/construction company in the world, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Planner to support our Programs.
As a key member of our support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts.
Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.
This is a Hybrid position; you’ll be expected to work out of the office twice a week, in-person.
Requirements
5+ years of Program Planning experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or related work experience in lieu of education
Hybrid work setting with twice a week in-person collaboration
A thorough understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices
Primavera (P6) experience, including resource and cost loading, managing stored periods, generating Earned Value reports and graphic and tabular progress reports
Constructability and value engineering analysis experience with regard to schedules
Claims analysis and change order experience
Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
Good working knowledge of MS Excel Table (Vlookup, Index, filtering, data manipulation & summarization) and Excel functions
Conducts business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices
Works with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan
Communicates execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners
Escalates items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely
Works with little guidance to complete assignments and solves problems of moderate scope and complexity
Tracks portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies
Communicates with peers, exchanging ideas and experiences
Ideally you’ll also have
Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. You’ll 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
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.
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Program Planner - Utilities (San Francisco/Sacramento)
role at
Jacobs
1 day ago, be among the first 25 applicants
Base pay range $110,600.00/yr - $152,000.00/yr
This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
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/construction company in the world, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Planner to support our Programs.
As a key member of our support team, you’ll be interacting with engineering and construction to understand and communicate issues and conflicts.
Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.
This is a Hybrid position; you’ll be expected to work out of the office twice a week, in-person.
Requirements
5+ years of Program Planning experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or related work experience in lieu of education
Hybrid work setting with twice a week in-person collaboration
A thorough understanding of building construction, timelines, and practices
Primavera (P6) experience, including resource and cost loading, managing stored periods, generating Earned Value reports and graphic and tabular progress reports
Constructability and value engineering analysis experience with regard to schedules
Claims analysis and change order experience
Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
Good working knowledge of MS Excel Table (Vlookup, Index, filtering, data manipulation & summarization) and Excel functions
Conducts business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices
Works with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan
Communicates execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners
Escalates items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely
Works with little guidance to complete assignments and solves problems of moderate scope and complexity
Tracks portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies
Communicates with peers, exchanging ideas and experiences
Ideally you’ll also have
Ability to develop cost / schedule analysis presentations both graphically, written, and verbally.
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. You’ll 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
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.
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