Project Scheduler – Nuclear Projects

Job Title: Project Scheduler

Location: Multiple locations with various clients

Position Type: Contract

Overview: We are seeking experienced Project Schedulers to join our clients in supporting critical projects that encompass the nuclear power industry and with heavily regulated non-nuclear projects. These roles involve creating, maintaining, and analyzing detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, compliance standards, and organizational goals. If you are a detail-oriented professional with expertise in project scheduling tools and methodologies, we invite you to apply.

Location: Washington State, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee and more

Full-Time, Onsite, 12-Month Contract, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs

Salary Range: Client and Job Specific, experience dependent + per diem

Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.

PTO & Paid Holidays

Unmatched 401k

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using industry-standard tools like Primavera P6, SAP, or equivalent software.
• Create integrated schedules by coordinating with Project Management, Station Management, Outage Management, and contractors.
• Ensure schedule integrity through techniques such as Critical Path Management, resource leveling, and risk analysis.
• Conduct job walk-downs to verify schedule accuracy and progress.
• Support lifecycle project schedules and maintain alignment with technical compliance and maintenance rules.
• Provide reports on project milestones, earned value, progress trends, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, communicating schedule updates and recommendations effectively.
• Ensure schedules meet safety, environmental, and operational compliance standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage emergent work and outage projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of direct project/outage scheduling experience (nuclear setting preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and demonstrated experience with scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Management, resource management, and cost tracking.
• Familiarity with work control processes and ability to translate plans into actionable schedules.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (preferred) or equivalent industry experience (e.g., high school diploma with 9+ years of experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Passport or similar work management systems.
• Primavera training certification or equivalent.
• PMP certification.
• Working knowledge of SQL-based query reports, Crystal Reports, or similar tools.
• Prior reactor operator license (highly desirable).

Work Conditions:

• Roles require on-site presence and U.S. citizenship.
• Work schedules vary but may include 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week. All roles 40 hours a week
• Some roles involve per diem for non-local candidates.

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities 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.

Katherine Hulse