Merrick Los Alamos , NM 87544
Posted 2 months ago
OVERVIEW
Merrick & Company is looking for a Mid-level Project Controls Engineer, proficient in both schedule and cost, to support the Nuclear Sciences & Technology Business Unit. The position can be executed from any one of the following NST offices:
Typical annual pay range for this position is $99,000 - $120,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsibilities include developing and maintaining reports of hours, cost, earned value and revenue forecasts for several related time and materials projects. The candidate will assist the project manager in managing project cost including functions such as project setup, reporting, accruals, invoicing and closeout. The candidate will be heavily involved in change management, both internally and with the client. The candidate will also assist in subcontractor management and reporting including management of subcontract documents and reporting of subcontractor cost and schedule performance. 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.
The Project Controls Engineer should have the ability and or interest to do the following:
Provide Project Controls services on assigned Project Teams, monitoring of planning, scheduling, cost engineering and trend engineering.
Communicate in a professional, calm and effective manner.
Use system data to prepare monthly hours, costs, earned value and revenue forecasts.
Have expert capability in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate large and complex spreadsheets and advanced spreadsheet tools including macros and pivot tables.
Utilize cost data to allow for the tracking and control of budgets, commitments, accruals, expenditures and contingency for the duration of the project.
Identify project cost exposures and overrun risks in a timely manner to allow informed mitigation decisions and actions.
Work closely with our project accounting team to provide invoices and invoice support.
Work closely with our accounts receivable and accounts payable teams to ensure timely submittals and payments.
Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
Familiarity with unpopulated Joint Venture accounting systems and relationships is a plus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree.
Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the field of Project Controls (Planning & Scheduling/Cost Engineering/Estimating) or similar background.
Experience in the Engineering/Procurement/Construction field.
Candidate must be familiar with the concepts of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Familiarity in basic project control software applications, including Primavera (P6), Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
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