Principal Project Controls Specialist - Nuclear

Fluor•Houston, TX

1d•$139,000 - $258,000

About The Position

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.

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 projects
Strong 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
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Prior experience supporting nuclear projects such as new build, SMR, or major nuclear outages
Knowledge 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 Risk
Experience in EPC contractor environment, preferably on large mega-projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

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
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