Principal Project Controls Specialist - Nuclear

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Principal Project Controls Specialist - Nuclear

Houston

TX

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

The Senior Project Controls Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex integrated project schedules for a major nuclear EPC project. This role supports project execution through detailed planning, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule risk analysis. The position works closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to ensure alignment with project milestones, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. Acting as a key resource on a project team, the role will require collaboration at all levles, including: client representatives, Fluor management and functional leads.

• Develop and maintain detailed Level 3 and Level 4 EPC schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities into a fully resource-loaded schedule
• Lead schedule development workshops with cross-functional teams
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies
• Monitor project progress and validate updates from discipline leads
• Prepare schedule forecasts, look-ahead plans, and recovery plans when required
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and support probabilistic schedule assessments
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality and regulatory standards in planning processes
• Interface with project controls, cost, and risk management functions to ensure alignment
• Support client reporting requirements, including schedule narratives and variance analysis
• Participate in audits and reviews related to project controls and scheduling
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 15 years of project planning and scheduling nuclear project experience in the EPC industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale capital projectsStrong proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Strong understanding of critical path method scheduling techniques
• Ability to analyze complex schedule data and communicate findings clearly
• Experience working in a multi-discipline project environment

Other Job Requirements

• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel
• Support and actively participate in Fluor Project Controls Global Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Prior experience supporting nuclear projects such as new build, SMR, or major nuclear outagesKnowledge of nuclear regulatory environments and quality requirements
• Experience with resource loading, earned value management, and progress measurement systems
• Familiarity with risk analysis tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis or Safran RiskExperience in EPC contractor environment, preferably on large mega-projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $258,000.00

Job Req. ID: 7203

Nearest Major Market: Houston