Engineering Scheduler

Talon Hiring Solutions • Birmingham, AL

10d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions is seeking an Engineering Scheduler for a client in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, an industry leader in engineering and construction services. The scheduler will support project planning, scheduling, and cost management through the FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design phases. The role works closely with project managers and design leads to maintain project schedules and help keep projects on track. It offers an opportunity for an engineering professional to grow toward project management without extensive travel.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of experience in engineering, project scheduling, or project controls; engineering-driven project experience is preferred.
• 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 ability to engage confidently with project managers, engineers, and design leads.
• Proactive approach, including identifying discrepancies, asking questions, and pushing back when necessary to keep projects on track.
• Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred; candidates with MS Project experience and ability to learn P6 quickly will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is 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 gather 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 impact project performance.
• Follow up with project managers and design leads to ensure accurate and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed