Senior Project Controls Scheduler; Primavera P6 SME

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist P6 (
Nuclear
). This is at least a year long‑term contract assignment with our client, who is at the forefront of advanced nuclear innovation, designing remote, robotic and automated systems that directly support Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.

Target W2 compensation: $100/hour (commensurate with experience)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.

Eligibility: Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

• Primavera P6 Expertise Required
• This role requires advanced, hands‑on Primavera P6 expertise.
• Candidates must have extensive experience building, owning and driving integrated EPC schedules— not simply updating schedules created by others.

• We are seeking a Senior Project Planner / Master Scheduler to serve as a key operational planning leader supporting a portfolio of complex energy and infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting nuclear projects is a major advantage
  .
• This individual will own schedule integration, resource planning visibility and workforce forecasting across both active execution projects and legacy programs.
• The role is best suited for a senior planning professional who understands how engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations must align to deliver major capital projects successfully.
• You will work directly with project leadership, functional managers, engineers and field teams to gather schedule inputs, drive accountability and ensure planning activities remain accurate, executable and forward‑looking.
• This is not a passive scheduling role.

• Making the schedule work
• Bringing structure to complex organizations
• Building trust across teams
• Professionally pushing schedules forward when execution begins to drift

• Scheduling & Project Controls Leadership
• Serve as Primavera P6 Subject Matter Expert and Master Scheduler.
• Develop and maintain integrated EPC schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Drive schedule updates and ensure timely accurate input from project teams.
• Lead schedule recovery planning when projects deviate from execution targets.
• Align schedules with organizational resource availability.

• Advanced Primavera P6 expertise (REQUIRED)
• Minimum 15+ years Senior Project Controls, Master Scheduling or Resource Planning experience (more experience the better)
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPC, Nuclear or major capital projects
• Experience serving as:
• Senior Project Planner
• Master Scheduler
• Project Controls Specialist
• Resource Manager
• Proven ability to independently own and drive planning activities
• Experience working within large project organizations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

The ideal candidate is typically a:

• Senior Project Planner or Master Scheduler from a large EPC or energy organization
• Professional with 15–20+ years supporting major capital or EPC projects

• Nuclear (huge plus)
• Power generation
• LNG
• Oil & Gas
• Utilities
• Offshore EPC
• Industrial mega projects
• Highly regulated project environments

• Be a part of one of the most advanced nuclear energy developments in the U.S.
• Play a key role in the safe innovative application of next‑generation reactor designs.
• Join a collaborative forward‑thinking team driving clean energy transformation.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and the potential for long‑term career growth opportunities.

JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short‑term disability, 401(k), weekly pay and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.