Contractor - Senior Project Controls Specialist (Master Scheduler)

Contract Assignment Houston, TX United States

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, and priority consideration will be given to candidates in the Houston area who have the ability to come into the office on a weekly basis (does not need to be every day). Alternatively, remote work is acceptable with a commitment of traveling to the Houston office 1 week/month. NuScale's Houston office is currently located in the Galleria Tower 1.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Master Scheduler works under the PMCoE department however reports to Director, SMR Product Development, for day to day activities, leading with the non-technical management of multiple project’s baseline including, but not limited to, project planning, schedule development and integration inside and across programs, what-if scenarios, long term resource planning, schedule status and schedule integrity. This position is specifically responsible for the integration of internal projects, vendor projects, and external client projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with the appropriate Program/Project Manager(s) in the establishment of new programs/projects, develop an appropriate work breakdown structure, execution strategy, plan to completion, and project control hierarchy and establish this hierarchy in the Primavera scheduling tool including the appropriate schedule information, resource loading, and milestones consistent with project funding, timetable and objectives.

- Work with the Project Managers, Project Controls staff, and performing organization to create, update, and maintain the project baseline (Scope, Time and Resource Management Plan).

- Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule and Program Level Schedules

- Incorporate external schedules within the Integrated Master Schedule.

- Work with the PMCoE in the establishment of programs and processes that allow for best practices to be implemented for resource management across large projects

- Perform critical path analysis across programs and projects.

- Perform forensic schedule analysis to support claims.

- Develop, maintain, and report on periodic status reports related to program/project progress including critical path analysis, milestone variances, and top-level resource issues.

- Develop and publish periodic project Level 1, 2 and 3 milestone completion and status reports.

- Develop desktop instructions for cost and schedule standardized work.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior planner and schedulers furthering the growth of the overall unit.

- Provide input and guidance to further grow NuScale’s implementation of the Last Planner® System.

- Provide support to project controls database development and to the overall Program Director and Program Controls Lead.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these 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 minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Business Administration is required. Directly applicable technical working experience is required.

- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of full-time working experience in a project planning / scheduling for large projects is required. Additional required and preferred experience includes:

- Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, with an emphasis on coordinating conflicting demands and priorities.

- Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organization skills and ability to manage complex programs/projects with multiple work phases.

- Planning, Scheduling, Last Planner, Primavera P6 (mandatory), PRISM G2 (preferred), Deltek

- Claims and Forensic analysis experience (preferred).

- Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- 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- 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.