Senior Project Controls Specialist (P6 Scheduler)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist (P6 Scheduler)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Project Controls Specialist (P6 Scheduler) with our client.

Job Description:

• 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.
  
  
  

Job 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.
  
  
  

Job 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 (14 years total) of directly applicable working experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time working experience in project scheduling within large-scale projects or programs in nuclear and energy, 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.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR, Part 810.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: Market Rate
• Location: Houston, TX
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.