Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, 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 is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Derive the cost baseline based upon project plans, baseline estimate and baseline schedule.

• Work closely with project estimator to ensure that project estimation is done in a conceivable manner for cost control and cost breakdown is uploaded into SAP breakdown structure.

• Provide project team with up-to-date commitment, spending, deviation and forecast information needed to appropriately manage project budget and costs.

• Analyze project commitments and spending to ensure that each item is within project scope and aligns with the project estimate.

• Communicate with project team members to determine current status of assigned projects.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between expected and actual planned spending and commitments.

• Use project knowledge from various sources, including SAP and the chosen cost control software, project schedule, project team and contractors, to develop a forecast that is accurately cash-flowed across time.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between expected and actual planned spending and commitments.

• Ensure cost deviations and project change orders are accurately recorded and reflected in the project data and forecast.

• Monitor all charges for accuracy, timeliness, reporting, correction, reconciliation, and distributions and pursue corrections/transfers when appropriate.

• Use project knowledge from various sources, including SAP, project schedule, project team and contractors, to develop a forecast that is accurately cash-flowed across time. Issue monthly projects ITC (Indicated Total Cost)

• Coordinate with Project Manager and cost accountants to book project accruals when needed.

• Ensure Project Controls Reports (facesheet) are issued to the project team in accordance with documented Project Controls Plans (frequency, format, etc.).

• Provide final cost data to project team at project closure and aid in the final project lookback and lessons learned reporting.

• Assist on Project Closures and resolving SAP issues.

• Validation of project schedules using commercial software like Deltek.

• Participate in the risk management process and communicate QPA dates to the Risk Lead.

• Tracking of project changes to Budgets, Forecasts, Commitments and Available Costs by way of trends, scope changes, budget transfers and other such baseline deviations.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.

Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

• Industry standard best practice project cost management processes and their application.

• Use of industry accepted applications for cost, along with the standard Microsoft applications - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Broad understanding of EPC disciplines and activities that are necessary to design, construct and start-up chemical processes.

• Ability to interface and communicate clearly with project teams.

• SAP

• Understanding of standard Risk Management practices and their impact to their discipline

• Deltek Acumen Fuse

• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimum direct supervision.

• Time management skills including the ability to manage a substantial workload.

• Experience in working in a multi-function team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and desire to expand knowledge and grow professionally.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple concurrent activities and deliver on commitments under tight time constraints.

• Ability to work in a team environment to deliver per project objectives.

• Strong ability in listening and communication, including remote connections and conference or video calls.

• Comfortable working with colleagues with a variety of backgrounds.

• Focused on delivering effective and tangible results.

• Interpersonal skills, confidence, and ability to form good working relationships and negotiate effectively with internal and external contacts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.