Senior Project Manager

About the position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of engineers and designers engaged in the total delivery of services on time, within performance budget and quality expectations.
• Efficiently managing promotional projects minimizing the cost to Hargrove by working with the Engineering Resource Leaders to accurately estimate Professional Service man-hours to complete the project while achieving the objectives.
• Successfully managing commercial contract(s) on one or more projects of various sizes, as required.
• Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Validating professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then tracking changes as the project progresses.
• Participating in development of all major technical, cost, scheduling and performance decisions.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, deliverables required by client, and design criteria upon assignment to a project.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly by championing the Project Change Notice process.
• Leading the effort in building a productive Team both within Hargrove and with the client.
• Coordinating resource requirements with other ongoing project work and ensuring all parties' expectations are aligned.
• Planning and organizing the work of the team and communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client.
• Maintaining timely and accurate reporting including weekly and monthly reports utilizing a comprehensive action item list.
• Reviewing engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives.
• Interviewing discipline leads to maintain up-to-date progress against man hour expended analysis.
• Assessing the performance of the project team members through the course of the project.
• Ensuring project documentation is properly reviewed and approved by the client.
• Providing Construction Phase Support, start-up assistance, and response to Requests for Information, as needed.
• Managing timeliness of client team decision making and package approval.
• Promoting continuing positive relations with the client building on long term relationships.
• Completing project closeout as required by the client and Hargrove work procedures.
• Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.
• Effectively and proactively manage the client at all stages of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
• Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
• Knowledge of the 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.
• A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Ability to relate easily to others in the business community.
• Ability to handle stress with poise.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
• Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) and other benefits