Project Planner/Scheduler

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

2d • $76,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. This role partners with project teams to ensure schedule accuracy, assess risks, provide analytical insights, and communicate schedule performance to stakeholders.

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 be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing skills.
• 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.

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.
• Perform various analytical functions, including analyzing data sets for trends, correlations and abnormalities and provide actionable insights.
• 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.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level