Senior Project Controls Specialist

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a Senior Project Controls Specialist (Resource Planner) to support a pioneering nuclear energy organization advancing small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
NOTE: This is a 40 hour/week contract (Staff Augmentation) position expected to last through the end of 2026. Work will be based out of our Houston, TX office, or Corvallis, OR office with frequent (25%) travel to Houston. Houston office is currently located in the Galleria Tower 1.
Location: Houston, TX
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required
Eligibility: Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810
Position Summary
The Senior Project Controls Specialist (Resource Planner) works closely with the Portfolio Integration Manager, the Director of SMR Product Development, and Commercial Project Directors to manage resource planning across multiple projects. This role is responsible for developing and implementing scalable processes, data systems, and tools to align internal and external project resource demands, forecast needs, identify risks, and support long-term planning for successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive resource management program for a portfolio of projects.
Provide project-level and corporate-level resource plans, forecasts, and periodic reporting.
Support Project Managers and Project Directors during planning and execution phases with resource demand analysis.
Translate future projects and change orders into forward-looking resource forecasts.
Create tools and standards for visualizing resource needs by discipline, organization, and skill set.
Lead reviews of supply vs. demand and coordinate issue resolution with functional managers.
Provide training to project controls teams and execution leads on resource management tools and processes.
Develop, update, and maintain Resource Management Plans for major projects.
Ensure adherence to quality standards including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
~ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Business Administration.
~8+ years of experience in portfolio resource management supporting large, complex projects.
~ Strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to manage conflicting priorities.
~ Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and Oracle Fusion.
~ Demonstrated experience with planning, scheduling, and resource management in large-scale industrial or energy projects.
~ Strong technical writing, reporting, and interpersonal communication skills.
~ Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the nuclear or highly regulated energy industry.
Familiarity with Last Planner® system or similar advanced planning methodologies.
Experience creating executive-level reporting dashboards for resource planning.
Why Join This Project?
Be part of one of the most advanced nuclear energy initiatives in the U.S.
Lead critical resource planning efforts that directly enable successful project delivery.
Collaborate with project leaders and functional managers across disciplines.
Gain long-term contract stability through 2026 while working in a hybrid or remote model.
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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