Nuclear Project Controls Analyst

About the role

• We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Project Scheduler to support our Project Management Office. The Project Scheduler will be responsible to develop and maintain project schedules and activities for a large capital project involving power plant delivery.
• This is a part time, remote, 1099 independent contractor role without benefits. May include some travel (<5%).
• Compensation is determined by experience, technical expertise, and level of responsibility. Hourly rate of $105-115/hr
• Waymaker Resource Group is committed to fair and equitable compensation and considers internal alignment, market data, and candidate experience when determining rates.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules (Level 3–5) using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Perform cost tracking, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and variance analysis
• Prepare and present monthly cost and schedule performance reports
• Support baseline development and change control processes
• Monitor and analyze labor hours, contractor performance, and productivity metrics
• Assist with risk identification, quantitative risk analysis, and mitigation planning
• Interface with engineering, construction, procurement, and management teams
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance standards and project governance requirements
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and documentation controls

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of project controls experience on large industrial projects, including some commercial/federal nuclear power experience
• Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, and forecasting principles
• Experience with Primavera P6 and advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to gain unescorted access at US nuclear, DOE and DOD sites