Project Scheduler – Nuclear Development

American Electric Power

. Coordinate team activities and support Project Managers on major projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,993 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling, including the development and analysis of complex schedules, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing scheduling techniques and tools to ensure project deliverables meet customer requirements and internal standards.

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Project SchedulingRisk AssessmentStakeholder CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProject Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Scope-of-Work DevelopmentSchedule AnalysisCritical Path MethodologyCost IntegrationForecastingCost Tracking AnalysisProject BudgetsScheduling TechniquesSchedule Risk ManagementUtility-Specific Operations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationStrong Written and Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CCMPCETaIQCPPMPRMP

Industry Keywords

Project Management GovernanceNuclear ExperienceConstruction ManagementEngineeringTechnology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate team activities and support Project Managers on major projects
Perform scheduler and/or commodity tracker responsibilities with minimal supervision
Develop and analyze complex and intermediate scope-of-work schedules using assigned systems
Define activities, durations, sequences, relationship logic, and milestones for scope-of-work plans
Ensure schedule logic, activities, scope, and deliverables meet customer requirements and internal standards
Develop integrated system schedules with resource loading, leveling, and critical path methodology
Mentor and assist junior schedulers with schedule review meetings and stakeholder coordination
Prepare meeting minutes and action items
Create schedules, provide schedule analysis updates, and identify schedule risks and milestone delays
Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders
Guide administration of AEP project management standards and support project management governance
Work with the Administrator to assign security, profiles, and roles for new users
Diagnose and resolve scope-of-work schedule issues
Train junior schedulers on metric reports, schedule risk, what-if schedules, schedule crashing, procedures, and scheduling systems/software
Perform or coordinate schedule and cost integration, including SPI/CPI processes
Provide project risk assessments and recommended mitigation actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified degree in a related field from an accredited university or college, including Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management, depending on experience
High school diploma or GED plus 7 years' qualified experience; for Cook Nuclear Plant, 7 years of nuclear experience will suffice and professional or trade certification is not required
Qualified Associate's degree plus 5 years' qualified experience
Qualified Bachelor's degree plus 3 years' qualified experience
Professional or trade certification such as CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, or RMP required for candidates with only a high school diploma or a non-qualified higher education degree; otherwise preferred but not required
Utility-specific operations knowledge/experience and working knowledge of work processes and procedures
Experience in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment
Time management, organizational, planning, accuracy, attention to detail, and goal achievement skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work and collaborate well with others
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to develop complex spreadsheets
Willingness to travel, including overnight; temporary relocation may occasionally be required
Ability to work independently under general supervision and use current scheduling techniques and analyses
Ability to safely perform light physical duties at various work sites and AEP locations
Availability for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required
Proficiency in reviewing scope, client requirements, division of responsibility, objectives, and constraints to develop project delivery strategies
For nuclear positions, ability to work at nuclear power sites in hazardous areas with possible radiation exposure within NRC limits
Ability to perform construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climb ladders, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation range of $98,993.00–$128,688.00 per year
Potential overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work opportunities as required
Equal Employment Opportunity protections
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