Engineering Scheduler

Talon Hiring Solutions • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions is recruiting an Engineering Scheduler for a client in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area that provides engineering and construction services. The role supports project planning, scheduling, and cost management through the FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design phases. The scheduler works closely with project managers and engineering design leads to maintain accurate schedules, track performance, and keep projects on track. The opportunity is suited to an engineering professional interested in growing into project management, with limited travel.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in engineering, project scheduling, or project controls, preferably supporting engineering-driven projects.
• Experience with front-end engineering and design phases, including FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design.
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows, project deliverables, and design processes.
• Knowledge of project cost management, earned value, work-hour forecasting, and schedule performance reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with project managers, engineers, and design leads.
• Proactive approach, including the ability to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and push back when necessary to keep projects on track.
• Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Primavera P6; candidates with MS Project experience who can learn P6 quickly will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Power, Heavy Industrial, or similar engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor Level 1, 2, and 3 engineering schedules using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with engineering design leads and project managers to collect progress updates, validate information, and resolve scheduling discrepancies.
• Monitor project performance against established schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Prepare internal and external project status reports, including earned value, work-hour forecasting, change management, and spend curves.
• Analyze project data, identify potential risks or delays, and communicate issues that may affect project performance.
• Follow up with project managers and design leads to promote accountability and ensure accurate, timely project updates.
• Support planning and execution throughout FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls processes, reporting, and overall project performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior