Nuclear Project Controls Analyst

Waymaker Resource Group; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Waymaker Resource Group, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Project Scheduler to support our PMO on a large-capital nuclear power project. The role is a part-time, remote 1099 independent contractor position with travel less than 5%.

Compensation is hourly and determined by experience, with a rate of $105–$115 per hour. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Level3–5 schedules with PrimaveraP6 or MS Project, performing EVM and variance analysis, and delivering monthly cost and schedule

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of project controls experience on large industrial projects, including nuclear power

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules (Level3–5) using PrimaveraP6 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

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Forecasting

Excel

Tools

PrimaveraP6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

About Waymaker Resource Group, LLC

Waymaker Resource Group is a client's ‘single gateway’ for large scale maintenance, construction and operational improvement projects. With a focus on long‑term operational reliability and technology‑led project delivery, Waymaker Resource Group has successfully provided both materials and equipment as well as critical staffing to multiple US federal, commercial and international clientele.

Waymaker Resource Group is unlike any other project management or consulting firm you’ve worked with. Our focus on establishing a vast network of resources to aid our clients has allowed us to maintain the integrity and vision of every project we partner on.

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’re going to do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules (Level3–5) using tools such as PrimaveraP6 or MicrosoftProject
• 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 PrimaveraP6 and advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to gain unescorted access at US nuclear, DOE and DOD sites