Scheduler

Genesis Technical is seeking a Conceptual Scheduler for a large Engineering firm in Birmingham, Alabama. This position is contract with the possibility of going direct after 6 months. Skills and Experience: Individual will serve as the lead scheduler on large industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on conceptual planning and early phase schedule development. Will develop conceptual and detailed schedules in collaboration with the project team and trade partners. Will monitor projects in accordance with established departmental scheduling procedures. Will manage the input, analysis, and tracking of design deliverables, procurement timelines, and construction schedules. Will prepare internal and external reports that clearly communicate project schedule status and key performance metrics. Work will involve applying advanced planning, scheduling, and cost-control methodologies, requiring evaluation, analysis, and modification of established standards to support project problem-solving. Produce high-level conceptual schedules with limited initial information to support team discussions, planning workshops, and refinement sessions. Maintain a database of expected schedule durations by activity as well as overall project durations to support conceptual estimating. Develop baseline schedules using well-defined, logically sequenced activities aligned with project execution strategies. Oversee all project scheduling activities and provide necessary schedule updates, forecasts, and progress reporting. Develop project schedule layouts and alternate schedule scenarios in collaboration with the project team, ensuring accurate progress measurement. Review and critique vendor and subcontractor monthly schedule updates. Verify that schedule updates reflect actual progress in the field. Understand the flow, logistics, and sequencing required for successful project execution from concept through completion. Support ongoing projects by working directly with the project manager and discipline leads to assess status, identify risks, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Recommend mitigation strategies and work-around plans to maintain schedule integrity. Lead project Pull Planning meetings to drive team alignment and sequencing clarity. Perform other duties as requested by project management. Requirements: B.S. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred. 7-10 years of industrial or commercial construction experience preferred, with demonstrated conceptual scheduling capabilities. Strong working knowledge of ERP cost management tools. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong prioritization and organizational skills; highly detail-oriented. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word. Broad knowledge of construction disciplines and industrial project execution methods. Key Markets: Heavy Industrial Pulp and Paper Chemical Process Power Generation Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Created: 2026-03-04