Senior Project Controls Engineer

Merrick & Company's growing Project Controls team is looking for a Senior Project Controls Engineer, proficient in cost, specifically related to survey/engineering/budgeting, to support the Geomatics Business Unit. The position is located in our Greenwood Village (Denver Metro), CO office. We have additional Merrick offices that may be considered based on candidate qualifications.

On a case-by-case basis, Merrick offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and in the office. For the right candidate remote work may be possible with the expectation that travel to Merrick offices at least once per quarter will be required.

Typical annual pay range for this position is $125,400 - $145,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining contractual Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), charge codes utilizing the control accounts & work packages, risk register, change request process, contract budget base log, revenue forecasts (both ETC & EACs), and support our annual budgeting process. 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 Geomatics business unit leader, while simultaneously supporting project management. Candidate must be willing to travel, minimally, for business meetings, as requested.

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

• Provide Project Controls services on assigned Project Teams, monitoring of planning, scheduling, cost engineering and trend engineering.
• Use system data to prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, for both internal and external clients. Including monthly hours, cost and revenue forecasts.
• Utilize the cost data to allow for the tracking and control of budgets, commitments, accruals, expenditures and contingency for the duration of a project.
• Identify project cost exposures and overrun risks in a timely manner to allow informed mitigation decisions and actions.
• Provide timely feedback and recommend solutions to management to improve or mitigate problems affecting schedule, cost, or estimating issues throughout the life cycle of a project, program or other work activity.
• Communicate in a professional, calm and effective manner.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the field of Project Controls (Planning & Scheduling/Cost Engineering) is required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cost and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Experience in the Engineering/Survey/Construction Management field.
• Computer proficiency in basic project control software applications, including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. A basic understanding of Primavera (P6) is required.
• 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 (if required).

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• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effects of schedule delays and client driven modifications.
• Ensure that physical progress is being measured and reported in WBS detail, and that the integrated schedule is updated based on the progress.
• Prepare look ahead schedules for the team and obtain schedule updates on a regular cadence.
• Ensure all schedule or cost related processes are in accordance with Client specifications and industry best practice.
• Experience with earned value management on a government contract.

• 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!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• 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.