Scheduler

Project Scheduler
Birmingham, AL | Hybrid Schedule (Mon-Thu Onsite, Fridays Remote)

Are you a Scheduler who loves seeing projects come together from concept to completion? We're looking for a Project Scheduler to join a growing Project Controls team supporting major energy, infrastructure, and construction projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile capital projects while partnering with Project Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Cost Engineers, and Construction Leaders to drive successful project delivery. You'll play a critical role in developing schedules, analyzing project performance, identifying risks, and helping teams keep projects on track and on budget.
What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Create post-construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports
• Analyze critical path activities, schedule risks, and project performance
• Support planning, forecasting, resource loading, and cash flow reporting
• Conduct schedule updates through collaboration with project teams and site personnel
• Partner with Project Managers, Cost Engineers, Estimators, and Contractors to align schedule, scope, and budget
• Support project controls initiatives through schedule analysis and reporting
• Utilize tools such as Primavera P6, Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 3+ years of scheduling experience supporting construction, EPC, or industrial projects
• Strong experience with Primavera P6
• Background in Project Controls, Construction Management, or Cost Controls
• Experience with Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore
• Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain complex project schedules
• Energy, Power, Renewables, Industrial, or Infrastructure project experience preferred

Why Join?

• Work on diverse projects across Power & Renewables, Nuclear, Industrial, Transportation, Water, and Commercial sectors
• Gain exposure to some of the industry's most complex capital projects
• Collaborate with a team of experienced Project Controls professionals
• Clear career growth opportunities within Project Controls, Construction Management, Program Management, and Engineering
• Hybrid work schedule with Fridays remote
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth potential

If you're passionate about project scheduling, critical path analysis, project controls, and helping major construction projects succeed, we'd love to connect with you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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