Lead Project Scheduler

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the greater Birmingham, AL area that is looking for a Lead Project scheduler to join the team.This individual will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager to support the planning, development, coordination, and execution of large- and small-scale construction projects. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and monitoring project schedules to ensure work is properly sequenced, resources are effectively coordinated, and project milestones are achieved. The successful candidate will collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction teams, and trade partners to identify potential delays, evaluate project performance, and develop proactive solutions that support successful project delivery. The role requires strong scheduling expertise, analytical capabilities, and an understanding of construction operations, with an emphasis on Primavera P6 and 3D modeling. *This role requires on site work, travel and can be located anywhere in the Southeast* What You Will Do

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Establish baseline schedules with properly 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 ensure alignment 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 and evaluate vendor and subcontractor schedule updates to verify accuracy and ensure reported progress reflects actual 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 project planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline leads to understand construction sequencing, project logistics, and execution strategies.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and 3D modeling tools to support project planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts.
• 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.
• Demonstrate company core values, follow the Code of Conduct, and actively participate in safety meetings, inspections, training, and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful project execution.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, training, or relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial construction experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and construction scheduling principles.
• Experience with 3D modeling and the ability to apply modeling tools to support construction planning and coordination preferred.
• 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 effectively collaborate across project teams.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.