Contractor - Senior Project Controls Specialist

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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, or remote with frequent (25%) travel to Houston. NuScale's Houston office is currently located in the Galleria Tower 1.

The Senior P6 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 Senior P6 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.

• 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.

• 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…