Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist (P6 Scheduler) – Contract

Company: System One

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) or Remote (with ~25% travel to Houston)

Position Type: Contract Assignment (40 hours/week)

Duration: Through end of 2026 with potential extension

Position Overview

System One is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist (Primavera P6 Scheduler) to support complex nuclear and large-scale energy projects from design through final delivery. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules to ensure alignment with project scope, cost, and delivery objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in nuclear or large industrial projects , with the ability to manage complex schedules, identify risks, and provide strategic insight to project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and resource plans
• Integrate schedules across multiple projects into a master schedule

Schedule Analysis & Risk Management

• Perform critical path analysis , float analysis, and schedule risk assessments
• Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions
• Proactively mitigate risks impacting project timelines

Project Controls Integration

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, and supply chain teams
• Align schedule data with cost, procurement, and manufacturing timelines
• Support earned value analysis (EVM) and progress reporting

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance, and scheduling best practices
• Maintain consistency in coding structures, calendars, and resource assignments
• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
  
  (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of project scheduling experience on large-scale projects
• 5+ years of Primavera P6 experience
• Experience supporting nuclear, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Integrated project scheduling
  • Critical path methodology
  • Schedule risk analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting nuclear power plant projects or outages
• Advanced degree (preferred)
• Experience working within PMO environments
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM)

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility to work under DOE regulations (10 CFR Part 810)
• Ability to travel (~25%) to Houston, TX
• Strong adaptability in a dynamic, regulated project environment

Core Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Planning and organization across complex programs
• Adaptability and ability to manage competing priorities
• Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Commitment to safety culture and quality standards

Apply Today

Send resumes to: tricia.colvin-chavous@systemone.com
Immediate consideration

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