Engineering Scheduler Project Controls Specialist

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the greater Birmingham, AL area who is an industry leader in engineering and construction services. They are seeking a Engineering Scheduler to join the team. This individual will play a key role in project planning, scheduling, and cost management, supporting projects through the FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design phases. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of engineering workflows, experience developing and managing project schedules, and the confidence to work closely with project managers and design leads to keep projects on track. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional interested in growing into project management without extensive travel.

What You'll Do

• 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 proactively communicate issues that may impact project performance.
• Drive accountability by following up with project managers and design leads to ensure accurate and timely project updates.
• Support effective planning and execution throughout FEL2, FEL3, and detailed design phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls processes, reporting, and overall project performance.

What You'll Bring

• 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.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred; candidates with MS Project experience and the ability to learn P6 quickly will also be considered.
• 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 the ability to confidently engage with project managers, engineers, and design leads.
• A proactive mindset with 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Power, Heavy Industrial, or similar engineering environments.