Senior Project Controls - Life Sciences - Merrick & Company

OVERVIEW:

 

Merrick & Company's growing Project Controls team is looking for a Senior Project Controls Engineer, proficient in both schedule and cost, to support the Life Sciences (LS) Business Unit.  The position can be executed from any one of our Life Science Business Unit offices: Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA and Greenwood Village (Denver Metro), CO. This is a Key Hire for the Project Controls and the Life Sciences Team. 

 

On a case-by-case basis, Merrick offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office as well as the option for 100% remote work. 

 

Typical annual pay range for this position is $121,700 - $153,900. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

What You’ll Do

 

Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining contractual Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Dictionary, charge codes utilizing the Control Accounts & Work Packages, Risk Register, Change Request Process, Contract budget base log, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and revenue forecasts (both ETC & EACs).  This person must be able to work well independently, be self-motivated and be able to work in a team setting.  This person will be interacting directly with the client, daily, while simultaneously supporting project management.  Be willing to travel to the client’s office for business meetings, as requested.

 

 

The Senior Project Controls professional should have the ability to do the following:

• Develop resource loaded baseline schedules and monitor performance against baselines.
• Coordinate work assignments and tasks with our client and internal team to meet client requests and regular reporting submittals.
• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effects of schedule delays and client driven
• Provide schedule version control.
• Ensure that physical progress is being measured and reported in WBS detail, and that the integrated schedule is updated based on the progress.
• Collaborate with our teams to obtain and input weekly schedule updates.
• Be responsible for schedule update meetings and preparing look ahead schedules for the team.    
• Use system data to prepare monthly progress reports.
• Communicate in a professional, clam and effective manner.
• Utilize the cost data to allow for the tracking and control of budgets, commitments, accruals, expenditures and contingency for the duration of the project.
• Ensure all schedule or cost related processes are in accordance with Client specifications and industry best practice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the field of Project Controls (Planning & Scheduling/Cost Engineering) is required.
• Demonstrable knowledge in cost and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Experience in the Engineering/Procurement/Construction field.
• Computer proficiency in basic project control software applications, including Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Strong Primavera skill set.
• Experience with Monte Carlo Analysis
• Strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Any of the following certifications awarded by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEi) are helpful but not required:
  • Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP).
• Client projects for this position: 
  • Require U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must have lived in the US three (3) out of the last five (5) years.
  • Continued employment is contingent on receiving and maintaining clearance per client requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge in cost and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Experience with earned value management on a government contract.

PERKS:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.