Project Controls Leader

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Project Controls Leader to provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight for a team of project controls professionals supporting engineering and construction projects across a diverse industrial client base. This role is responsible for ensuring excellence in cost control, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, project reporting, and project execution while fostering teammate development and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive project controls experience, and the ability to lead multiple complex projects and teams across multiple offices.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of industrial experience in project controls, cost control, estimating, scheduling, and project management.
Demonstrated success leading project controls teams and supporting complex engineering and construction projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and other project controls tools.
Experience with cost estimating, resource planning, earned value management, and progress reporting.
Ability to drive accountability, lead change, and leverage technology to improve project execution.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field preferred.
Professional certifications related to Project Management, Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, or Cost Control are preferred.
Experience managing projects and teams across multiple offices and locations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals.
Provide oversight of project controls deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Manage project cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, progress metrics, and change management processes.
Support project execution through effective planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
Review and validate engineering and construction estimates while monitoring project financial performance.
Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, project teams, and clients to achieve project objectives.
Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of project controls best practices, systems, and technology.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.