Project Scheduler Jobs in Tennessee

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Position Overview: Project Scheduler – Enrichment Operations

As the Project Scheduler for BWXT Enrichment Operations, you will serve as the authoritative lead for schedule development, critical‑path analysis, baseline management, and performance forecasting across high‑value enrichment programs. You will independently establish, maintain, and integrate complex resource‑loaded schedules that support multi‑million‑ to multi‑billion‑dollar initiatives spanning design, experimental testing, construction, manufacturing readiness, and operational deployment. This position requires mastery of Primavera P6, expertise in DOE nuclear‑capital scheduling standards, and the ability to influence program strategy through precise, data‑driven visibility into schedule risks, constraints, and performance trends.

Location

On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Your Day-to-Day as a Project Scheduler

• Develop, update, and manage highly detailed, resource‑loaded schedules covering development, experimental, construction, and operational phases for all Enrichment Operations projects.
• Build and maintain integrated master schedules using Primavera P6, applying DOE, EVMS, and capital‑program scheduling requirements.
• Serve as the scheduling subject‑matter authority, independently owning schedule baseline creation, integration, and maintenance for complex technical programs.
• Collaborate directly with project managers, engineering, operations, maintenance, supply chain, safety, environmental, and security teams to collect schedule inputs, validate logic, and resolve constraint conflicts.
• Perform critical‑path analysis, identify trends, forecast performance, and recommend schedule or execution‑strategy adjustments to prevent variance growth.
• Create routine and ad hoc schedule reports, including dashboards, SPI/CPI metrics, schedule forecasts, and at‑completion projections for leadership.
• Conduct schedule‑impact assessments, scenario modeling, procurement alignment reviews, and execution‑sequencing analyses to support risk management.
• Ensure strict compliance with DOE scheduling requirements, internal BWXT controls, change‑management processes, and configuration‑control practices.
• Implement automation, data‑pipeline improvements, and digital workflow enhancements to increase schedule integrity and reduce reporting cycle time.
• Participate in project reviews, design coordination sessions, constructability assessments, and implementation planning meetings as the scheduling authority.
• Champion continuous improvement across scheduling processes, tools, standards, automation, and digital capabilities for Enrichment Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Seven (7+) years—preferably ten (10+) years—of progressive experience in project scheduling, project controls, earned‑value management, or cost/schedule integration within DOE, nuclear, industrial, or other highly technical environments.
• Mastery of Primavera P6, critical‑path methodology, resource loading, and development of Level 1–5 schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage integrated cost/schedule baselines for large, complex programs in the multi‑hundred‑million‑ to multi‑billion‑dollar range.
• Strong ability to interpret technical engineering inputs, coordinate multi‑discipline logic, and support field‑level construction or execution schedules.
• Proven analytical skills with a track record of identifying risks early, diagnosing trends, and providing corrective or preventive recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, regulatory, and program leadership.
• Experience implementing automation tools, utilities, or AI‑assisted workflow enhancements for scheduling or reporting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE Q clearance.
• PMP certification or equivalent professional credential preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning and Scheduling Accuracy
• Analytical Thinking and Trend Diagnosis
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Adaptability in Dynamic Operational Environments
• Problem Solving and Risk Anticipation
• Initiative, Accountability, and Independent Judgment
• Technology and Automation Fluency

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance (as applicable).
• Access to professional development programs, mentorship, and continuing‑education support.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and cross‑generational collaboration.
• The opportunity to work on mission‑critical programs that support national security and the future of clean energy.
• Continuous learning and technical‑skills growth throughout your career.

Pay: $79,000 - $119,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

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