Lead Project Scheduler

Talon Hiring Solutions•Birmingham, AL

6d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions is recruiting a Lead Project Scheduler for a client in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. The role supports planning, development, coordination, and execution of large- and small-scale construction projects under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The scheduler develops, maintains, analyzes, and monitors project schedules to sequence work, coordinate resources, and achieve project milestones. The position collaborates with project management, engineering, procurement, construction teams, subcontractors, and trade partners to identify delays, evaluate performance, and develop solutions for successful project delivery. Strong scheduling and analytical capabilities and an understanding of construction operations are needed, with emphasis on Primavera P6 and 3D modeling. The role requires on-site work and travel and may be located anywhere in the Southeast.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of industrial construction experience.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and construction scheduling principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong understanding of construction disciplines, project execution, sequencing, and field operations.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and cost management tools.
Experience developing, analyzing, and maintaining construction schedules, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and recovery schedules.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across project teams.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education, training, or relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience with 3D modeling and the ability to apply modeling tools to support construction planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules with project teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
Establish baseline schedules with defined and sequenced activities, milestones, and project durations.
Monitor and analyze progress; identify schedule variances, potential delays, critical path impacts, and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and track design deliverables, procurement activities, and construction schedules against project objectives.
Develop conceptual schedules with limited initial project input to support planning, evaluation, and collaboration.
Prepare internal and external schedule reports, progress updates, forecasts, and project performance summaries.
Review vendor and subcontractor schedule updates for accuracy and alignment with completed work.
Develop alternate schedules and recovery plans, and recommend measures to mitigate delays and maintain milestones.
Maintain historical scheduling data and activity-duration databases to improve future planning and forecasting.
Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline leads on construction sequencing, project logistics, and execution strategies.
Use Primavera P6 and 3D modeling tools for project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Support project management in identifying schedule risks, evaluating impacts, and implementing solutions.
Promote compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety requirements.
Follow the Code of Conduct and company core values, and participate in safety meetings, inspections, training, and reporting.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support project execution.