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Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Project Manager performs all aspects of project management for moderately complex engineering assignments, ensuring services are delivered on time and meet performance-budget and quality expectations. The work is performed under minimal supervision. The role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, quality, contracts, financial health, documentation, and client relationships throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout. The Project Manager coordinates Hargrove teams and client stakeholders, establishes and communicates project plans, manages changes, tracks progress and costs, and ensures project processes and reviews are followed. The position may also provide construction-phase support, start-up assistance, and responses to Requests for Information as needed. Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, and teamwork, and emphasizes safety and the contributions of each teammate. Hargrove is a 100% teammate-owned company. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Up to 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
Knowledge of Hargrove project execution procedures.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project-controls tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management.
Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
Ability to relate to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise.
Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
Ability to delegate authority appropriately, communicate expectations and requirements, structure accountability, and set priorities.
Demonstrated leadership ability and team orientation.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent verbal and written listening and communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
Professional Engineer registration and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage moderately complex engineering projects to meet delivery, budget, performance, and quality expectations.
Estimate professional-services hours with Engineering Resource Leaders and manage promotional projects cost-effectively.
Manage commercial contracts and project administration, including timely invoices, Project Change Notices, Office Earnings Reports, and keeping project plans in Vision current.
Track discipline budgets, schedule commitments, quality standards, and project progress using available project-control tools.
Participate in major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions for assigned projects.
Understand project scope, specifications, client deliverables, and design criteria; align Hargrove teams and clients on scope, schedule, and budget.
Work with client stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals.
Identify and communicate scope and design changes promptly and promote the Project Change Notice process.
Build productive teams within Hargrove and with clients, recognize outstanding contributions where applicable, and coordinate resources and expectations.
Plan and organize team work, communicate the plan to the team, project leadership, and client, and conduct weekly coordination meetings.
Maintain timely and accurate weekly and monthly reporting, including a comprehensive action-item list.
Review engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives.
Ensure standard project work processes are followed throughout engineering, procurement, and construction.
Interview discipline leads to track progress against hours expended and oversee each project's financial health.
Assess project-team performance and work with resource leadership to organize a qualified, motivated team.
Ensure project documentation is reviewed and approved by the client.
Provide construction-phase support, start-up assistance, and responses to Requests for Information as needed.
Manage timely client decisions and package approvals.
Maintain positive client relations and build long-term relationships that support additional services.
Complete project closeout as required by the client.
Proactively manage client needs throughout all project stages.