Scheduler

TEKsystems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis/Southern Company seeks a Senior P6 Scheduler for a contract role based in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, analyzing critical paths, and leading schedule review meetings with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial project scheduling, strong Primavera P6 skills, and experience in electric transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial project scheduling experience.
• Primavera P6 experience required.
• Experience in electric transmission projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize detailed project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and variance; provide regular status updates to project manager.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios.
• Lead schedule update and review meetings.
• Identify schedule risk and opportunities.
• Analyze schedule impacts resulting from change orders or scope modifications.
• Support cost/schedule integration and collaborate with Project Controls to ensure accurate progress measurement.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Communication

Industrial scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Description

AtkinsRealis/Southern Company – Senior P6 Scheduler Your role

• Develop, maintain and optimize detailed project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and variance; provide regular status updates to project manager.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis, identify and analyze critical paths/activities to ascertain project completion in time and in budget, including forecasting delays and evaluation of alternative scenarios.
• Lead schedule update and review meetings.
• Identify schedule risk and opportunities.
• Analyze schedule impacts resulting from change orders or scope modifications.
• Support cost/schedule integration and collaborate with Project Controls to ensure accurate progress measurement.

About you

• Minimum 5 years of industrial project scheduling experience required.
• Primavera P6 experience required.
• Experience in electric transmission projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across functions.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence— are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee-stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $79.00/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 fully onsite position in Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.