Project Planner/Scheduler

About the role

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 to support project planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path, resource loading, schedule health assessments, and what-if scenario modeling.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and functional teams to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with scope, cost, and resource plans.
• Gather schedule information, update, analyze, and prepare status reports of the project’s progress.
• Prepare schedule performance reports and present schedule metrics to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Ensure project schedules comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide Earned Value analysis and reporting inputs.
• Maintain quality assurance and control on assigned project schedules.
• Participate in project meetings, provide schedule insights, and proactively identify schedule risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field is required.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in project scheduling/planning in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be proficient Primavera P6.
• Must be an effective communicator with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
• Must have a strong understanding of schedule integration, critical path methodology, and earned value management (EVM).
• Must have experience working in matrixed teams and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field is required.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in project scheduling/planning in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be proficient Primavera P6.
• Must be an effective communicator with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
• Must have a strong understanding of schedule integration, critical path methodology, and earned value management (EVM).
• Must have experience working in matrixed teams and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Effective communication skills
• Strong understanding of schedule integration, critical path methodology, and earned value management (EVM)
• Experience working in matrixed teams and with cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word

Benefits

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.

Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.

An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.

The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay

$76,000.00 - $119,000.00

Schedule

Onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Advanced Technologies Office.