Contract - Senior Project Planner/Master Scheduler

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Senior Project Planner / Master Scheduler ( Nuclear). This is a long-term 8-month 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)

Must-haves:

• 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.

Position Summary:

• 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 successfully deliver major capital projects.
• 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.

The successful candidate is someone known for:

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Primavera P6 expertise (REQUIRED)
• Minimum 15+ years Sr. 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

What the Ideal Candidate Looks Like
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

Common industry backgrounds include:

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

Why Join This Project?

• 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 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.

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