Lead Project Scheduler - TVA1JP00002867

Project: Clinch River Small Modular Reactor

Local candidates in the Chattanooga, TN are preferred, however non-local candidates will be considered

Work Location: - Chattanooga, TN

Estimated Start: January/ February 2026

Estimated Duration: One year

TVA Per Diem: $1,500 / month

Position Description

• Development and maintenance of Engineering, Procurement and Construction project schedules.

• Performs data analysis, problem identification, and provides resolution recommendations.

• Analyzes schedule data and identifies and acquires the information needed to complete work logics to interface between assigned disciplines or specialties.

• Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and work breakdown structures and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions.

• Ensures Earned Value Management System schedule data compliance.

• Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.

• Identifies restraints and effect on total project schedule.

• Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.

• Responsible for total integration of schedule activities.

• Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project.

• Conducts project schedule analysis to determine problem areas of schedule activities.  Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and/or action.

• Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 8 years professional experience, or a high school diploma and at least 12 years professional experience.

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to the work site.

• Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software application.

• Advanced level of proficiency in using software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility to respond to urgent proposal and project requests and changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.

• Demonstrated skill in identifying and analyzing issues and recommending corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve years previous scheduling experience, including development, maintenance and production of earned value metrics on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Mega project.

Expenses:

• Local candidates are preferred, however non-local candidates will be considered, in the event they are selected per diem will be provided at the previously negotiated rate between the client and the applicable employer.

• Travel outside the normal duty station will be reimbursed.