Expeditor
Merrick & CompanyOVERVIEW: Merrick is seeking a highly organized and proactive Expeditor to support Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) projects. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and expediting the flow of engineering deliverables, procurement activities, supplier commitments, manufacturing milestones, and material deliveries to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. This is a full-time, direct hire position located in our Greenwood Village, Colorado; Tulsa, OK; or Aiken, SC offices. WHAT YOU'LL DO: The Expeditor serves as a key liaison between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Logistics, Project Controls, and Suppliers, proactively identifying schedule risks, resolving delivery issues, and maintaining visibility of critical project activities throughout the project lifecycle. Procurement & Supplier Expediting Track open purchase orders, supplier milestones, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules from award through final delivery. Follow up with suppliers regarding submittals, fabrication, inspections, testing, shipment status, and final delivery commitments. Expedite critical equipment, materials, and fabrication packages required to meet project milestones. Identify delays and communicate schedule risks to the Project Procurement Manager and project stakeholders. Obtain and monitor supplier recovery plans for late or at-risk equipment, materials, and documentation. Participate in supplier progress meetings and document action items. Project Coordination & Engineering Support Coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely issuance and review of drawings, specifications, technical evaluations, and vendor submittals. Track Vendor Data Requirement Lists (VDRLs), technical queries, and engineering approval milestones. Work with Project Controls and Project Management to align procurement activities with project schedules. Assist in identifying and mitigating potential bottlenecks impacting project execution. Logistics, Material Management & Construction Support Coordinate the procurement, expediting, shipment, delivery, inspection, and turnover of materials, supplies, and equipment to support project and construction schedules. Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, project teams, and construction personnel to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and equipment in accordance with project priorities and construction sequencing requirements. Monitor material status, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules, while proactively identifying and resolving issues involving delays, shortages, damaged shipments, incomplete documentation, or other supply chain disruptions. Verify and maintain shipping records, inspection reports, quality documentation, turnover packages, procurement trackers, Procore records, and other project-related documentation. Provide regular status updates on procurement activities, critical materials, delivery schedules, and potential risks that may impact project execution. Conduct site visits, as required, to verify material receipt, condition, availability, and readiness to support construction, startup, commissioning, and project closeout activities. Support procurement risk mitigation, schedule recovery efforts, and purchase order closeout activities to facilitate successful project execution. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of experience in expediting, procurement, logistics, supply chain, construction, or project support. Experience supporting EPCM, industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, or capital projects. Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and material logistics. Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, fabrication processes, and supply chain operations. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particula…