[Hiring] Contractor - Project Controls Specialist (P6 Scheduler) @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

This is a 40 hour/week contract position anticipated to last through May 2027. Work may be performed remotely, though priority will be for those able to work in either our Corvallis, OR or Houston, TX office locations.

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.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to accurately reflect design milestones, procurement activities, manufacturing timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Proactively identifying schedule risks, analyzing critical paths, and recommending mitigation strategies to maintain project performance.
• Providing expert guidance on scheduling best practices, facilitating schedule reviews, and delivering 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.

Qualifications

• 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 (12 years total) of directly applicable working experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of full-time working experience in project scheduling within large-scale projects or programs (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors).
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities.
• Strong technical writing skills with excellent communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Planning, Scheduling, Last Planner, Primavera P6 (mandatory), PRISM G2 (preferred), Oracle.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.

Requirements

• 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.
• Frequent requirement 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.

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