Lead Project Scheduler

Talon Hiring Solutions•Birmingham, AL

4d•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 ensure work is properly sequenced, resources are coordinated, and project milestones are achieved. The position collaborates with project management, engineering, procurement, construction teams, subcontractors, and trade partners to identify schedule risks and delays, evaluate performance, and develop solutions that support project delivery. It emphasizes 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 and ability to collaborate across project teams.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, or relevant work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D modeling and ability to apply modeling tools to construction planning and coordination.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

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 project progress, identifying schedule variances, potential delays, critical path impacts, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate and track design deliverables, procurement activities, and construction schedules to align with overall project objectives.
Develop conceptual schedules with limited initial project input to support planning, evaluation, and team collaboration.
Prepare internal and external schedule reports, progress updates, forecasts, and project performance summaries.
Review vendor and subcontractor schedule updates for accuracy and ensure reported progress reflects work completed.
Develop alternate schedules, recovery plans, and recommendations to mitigate delays and maintain project milestones.
Maintain historical scheduling data and activity-duration databases to improve future planning and forecasting.
Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline leads to understand construction sequencing, project logistics, and execution strategies.
Use Primavera P6 and 3D modeling tools to support project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Support project management in identifying schedule risks, evaluating impacts, and implementing solutions.
Promote and maintain compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and applicable site-specific safety requirements.
Follow company core values and Code of Conduct and participate in safety meetings, inspections, training, and reporting.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support project execution.