COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Senior P6 Scheduler

DEPARTMENT: Operations

LOCATION: Aiken, SC - Savannah River Site

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Controls Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

 

The Senior P6 Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting on integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 for the QGS contract at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. This position plays a critical role in supporting Earned Value Management (EVM), critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and DOE client reporting in compliance with contract requirements and DOE EVMS guidelines. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of advanced P6 scheduling experience on DOE, nuclear, or large-scale federal government contracts.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and update fully resource-loaded, logic-driven Primavera P6 Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that reflect current project scope, baseline, and performance status.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule float management, and schedule compression analysis; identify schedule risks and opportunities and communicate findings to the Project Controls Manager and project leadership.
• Support Earned Value Management by maintaining schedule alignment with the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), calculating earned value (EV), and producing accurate schedule performance indices (SPI) and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain schedule basis documentation, activity dictionaries, and coding structures in compliance with DOE EVMS guidelines and contract WBS requirements.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation tools (Primavera Risk Analysis, Oracle Crystal Ball, or equivalent) to assess schedule confidence levels and support contingency management.
• Prepare schedule status reports, look-ahead schedules, milestone reports, and recovery schedule analyses for project leadership and DOE client reporting.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, construction, work control, and operations personnel to gather status updates, validate logic, and maintain schedule accuracy and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS project controls and program management objectives.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of advanced Primavera P6 scheduling experience on DOE, nuclear, federal government, or large-scale heavy industrial projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in resource-loaded schedule development, critical path method (CPM), and EVMS-compliant scheduling.
• Experience with schedule risk analysis tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) or Oracle Crystal Ball.
• Strong knowledge of DOE contract schedule requirements, WBS structures, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• > 6 Years

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Direct Savannah River Site or DOE major facility scheduling experience.
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification through AACE International.

 

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Savannah River Site access badge and pass all required DOE background checks and personnel security requirements.
• Valid U.S. driver license.

 

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• DOE Q or L Security Clearance.
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) through AACE International.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities; may provide scheduling guidance and peer review to junior schedulers and project controls staff.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• Stationary Position - Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - Seldom
• Vision - Seldom
• Hearing - Seldom

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
• Other Environmental Factors - Compliance with all SRS security, safety, and site protocols required

 

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families