Subject Matter Specialist - Operations Consultant

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Concord, CA

3d•$100 - $150

About The Position

The Subject Matter Specialist provides operations consulting and technical support across projects, including construction coordination, design-phase services, subcontracting, and on-site startup assistance. The role applies construction safety requirements and department standards, reviews project scope, specifications, design criteria, vendor and discipline drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals, and supports technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions. The specialist coordinates with staff, discipline leads, design leaders, senior engineers, clients, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project completion and maintain client relationships. The position requires leadership, sound organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors and wear personal protective equipment when needed. The typical base salary range stated for jobs performed in California is $100 to $150 per hour. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skill set, and location. Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, and teamwork, and highlights its safety culture and 100% Teammate-owned company structure. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred experience of 10 or more years in relevant industrial construction coordination and administration.
No licensing is required for this position.
Ability to lead a small team and deliver on commitments.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations and relate easily to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise, understand customer needs and preferences, and set priorities.
Excellent verbal and written listening and communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; work outdoors in hot or cold climates; and perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Construction Science, Building Science, or a related field from an accredited university.
10 or more years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.

Responsibilities

Promote safe planning and execution of contractor activities, with a commitment to a zero-accidents environment.
Use department standards and become familiar with assigned project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Perform technical and contractual activities on one or more projects of varying sizes.
Promote and maintain relationships with clients.
Participate in field construction efforts, design-phase services, subcontracting, and major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Coordinate work activities with staff members and the discipline lead.
Consult with design leaders to support the flow of information needed for scheduled project completion.
Advise the senior engineer about identified design or scope changes.
Review vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for input.
Review construction specifications.
Review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Lead a small team to deliver commitments and communicate expectations and requirements to team members.