Scheduler – Nuclear Projects (Primavera P6)Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scheduler to support nuclear project work at an active site in Palo, Iowa. This is a 1‑year contract role offering daily per diem, ideal for a scheduler with Primavera P6 experience who thrives in a regulated, safety‑focused environment. While nuclear project experience is preferred, candidates with strong scheduling backgrounds in other complex or highly regulated industries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and outage activities into a cohesive master schedulePerform schedule logic reviews, critical path analysis, and progress updatesIdentify schedule risks, impacts, and recovery strategiesSupport planning meetings and coordination sessions with project and field teamsPrepare schedule reports and presentations for project stakeholdersEnsure scheduling practices align with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory requirementsTrack milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Project Scheduler using Primavera P6Experience supporting large, complex projects (nuclear, power generation, utilities, heavy industrial, oil & gas, or similarly regulated environments)Strong understanding of CPM scheduling principlesAbility to work onsite in Palo, Iowa for the duration of the assignmentStrong communication skills and comfort working with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

Prior nuclear project or outage experienceFamiliarity with earned value, progress measurement, and schedule risk analysisExperience working under strict safety and quality programsKnowledge of engineering, construction, or maintenance scheduling in power or industrial settings

Why This Role

Long‑term, stable 12‑month contractDaily per diemOpportunity to support critical nuclear infrastructure projectsWork within a highly disciplined, professional project environmentJob Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palo,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

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