Contractor - Project Controls Specialist

NuScale Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale Power is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support complex nuclear projects in Houston, TX. The role focuses on developing and managing integrated schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring project alignment and compliance with PMO standards.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of scheduling experience, particularly in the energy sector, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and supply chain teams, ensuring timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in project scheduling for large-scale projects, preferably in energy.
• Experience using Primavera P6 is essential.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Conduct critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

Problem solving

Communication

Planning/organizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

NOTE: This is a 40 hour/week contract (Staff Augmentation) position expected to last through the end of 2026. Work will be based out of our Houston, TX office. NuScale's Houston office is currently located in the City Centre area.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Scheduler will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of a complex nuclear project from initial design through final client delivery. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and PMO standards.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to accurately reflect design milestones, procurement activities, manufacturing timelines, and delivery schedules. The Senior Scheduler will proactively identify schedule risks, analyze critical paths, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project performance. Additionally, this position will provide expert guidance on scheduling best practices, facilitate schedule reviews, and deliver clear, actionable reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.

Applicants must have first‑hand project experience in nuclear power plant outages or nuclear projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique regulatory, technical, and logistical challenges inherent in the nuclear industry.

As part of the PMO, the Scheduler will ensure compliance with governance standards, support change management processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a senior‑level role requiring advanced technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams in a highly regulated environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and Maintain Project Schedules
  • Create, update, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and resource plans.
• Integrate Schedules Across Programs
  • Consolidate multiple project schedules into integrated master schedules.
  • Coordinate dependencies and interfaces between projects.
• Perform Schedule Analysis
  • Conduct critical path analysis, float analysis, and risk assessments.
  • Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Project Controls
  • Collaborate with cost engineers and project managers to align schedule and cost data.
  • Provide earned value analysis and progress reporting.
• Ensure Compliance with PMO Standards
  • Apply PMO governance, scheduling standards, and best practices.
  • Maintain consistency in coding structures, calendars, and resource assignments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding in the implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Alternatively, an additional 4 years (9 years total) of directly applicable working experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of full‑time working experience in project scheduling within large‑scale projects or programs (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors), with at least 5 of those years working with Primavera P6, is required. Must have exceptional organizational and multi‑tasking skills, with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities and the ability to manage complex programs/projects with multiple work phases. Must be able to demonstrate strong technical writing skills with excellent communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

DISCLAIMER

Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.