Senior Project Manager

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager supervises and provides technical direction to a team of engineers and designers responsible for delivering project services on time and within performance, budget, and quality expectations. The role requires extensive progressive experience in project management, use of project controls for cost, schedule, and quality, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. The position manages project scope, commercial contracts, budgets, schedules, quality, resources, client relationships, and project documentation across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The Senior Project Manager aligns Hargrove teams and clients on project goals and deliverables, manages change and approvals, tracks project financial health and team performance, and supports construction, startup, and project closeout. The role also contributes to staff training, continuing education, and professional development.

Requirements

15 or more years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
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 effectively 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, 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, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration is highly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage project estimates and promotional projects to minimize costs while meeting objectives.
Manage commercial contracts and project administration, including timely invoices, Project Change Notices, monthly Office Earnings Reports, and current project plans in Vision.
Track and maintain discipline performance budgets, schedules, and quality standards using project control tools.
Validate professional services and construction estimates and track changes throughout projects.
Participate in major technical, cost, schedule, and performance decisions.
Understand project scope, specifications, client deliverables, and design criteria; align the team on schedule and budget and collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables.
Identify and communicate scope and design changes, champion the Project Change Notice process, and promote effective change management.
Build a productive team within Hargrove and with the client, and recognize outstanding contributions where appropriate.
Coordinate resources with other project work and align stakeholder expectations.
Plan and organize team work, communicate plans to the team, project leadership, and client, and conduct weekly coordination meetings.
Prepare timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports and maintain a comprehensive action item list.
Review engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with drawings, specifications, engineering practices, and project objectives; ensure documentation is checked across disciplines and locations.
Ensure standard project work processes are followed through engineering, procurement, and construction.
Review progress and man-hour expenditure with discipline leads; maintain responsibility for overall project financial health while discipline leads deliver work within budget.
Assess project team member performance and work with resource leadership to organize a qualified and motivated team.
Ensure project documentation is reviewed and approved by the client.
Provide construction-phase support, startup assistance, and responses to Requests for Information as needed.
Manage the timeliness of client decisions and package approvals.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships that support long-term collaboration and additional services.
Complete project closeout according to client requirements and Hargrove procedures.
Participate in planning staff training, continuing education, and professional development.
Proactively manage the client throughout all project stages.