Master Scheduler

Job Description

Title : Master Scheduler
Location : Houston, TX
Hire Type : Contract
Compensation : $70/hr-$90/hr
Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set : Primavera P6 in a Nuclear setting


Overview:
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.

Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and Maintain Project Schedules

o Create, update, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

o Ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and resource plans.
• Integrate Schedules Across Programs

o Consolidate multiple project schedules into integrated master schedules.

o Coordinate dependencies and interfaces between projects.
• Perform Schedule Analysis

o Conduct critical path analysis, float analysis, and risk assessments.

o Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Project Controls

o Collaborate with cost engineers and project managers to align schedule and cost data. o Provide earned value analysis and progress reporting. • Ensure Compliance with PMO Standards o Apply PMO governance, scheduling standards, and best practices. o Maintain consistency in coding structures, calendars, and resource assignments.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mason Curtis

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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