Project Control Specialist

Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist (Resource Planner)

Location: Houston, Texas

Start: ASAP

Duration: December 31, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The portfolio resource manager works in close coordination with the Portfolio Integration Manager, the Director, SMR Product Development and Commercial Project Directors, providing processes, data, and tools to enable management of multiple project’s resource loading during project planning, schedule development and execution. This position is specifically responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive resource management program that will for integrate resource demands from internal and external projects, both active and planned, identify and resolve issues, and support corporate-level and performing organization resource management efforts to enable project success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and document a comprehensive and scalable resource management program for NuScale portfolio of projects, the output of which will include resource plans and periodic reporting.
2. Support Project Directors and Project Managers during the project planning and execution phases to understand current portfolio resource loading and communicate project resource demands to the organization.
3. Translate high-level potential future projects and change orders into forward looking resource demand forecasts to inform the organization.
4. Develop tools and standards to provide visual representation of resource needs by organization, discipline, skills, etc. Provide training to work planning and execution leads and project controls teams.
5. Issue periodic portfolio reporting and resource forecasting based on inputs from human resources, work planning and execution leads, and project teams.
6. Lead periodic reviews of resource status (supply vs demand) by functional area. Identify and resolve issues in coordination with functional managers.
7. Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Controls staff, and performing organizations to create, update, and maintain the Resource Management Plans for major projects
8. 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 portfolio resource management with a portfolio of 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), Oracle Fusion
• 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 apply 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.