Senior Project Manager

About the Role

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. This work requires extensive progressive experience in project management and involves the utilization of project controls for cost, schedule, and quality of projects, performed under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage promotional projects, minimizing cost by working with Engineering Resource Leaders to accurately estimate professional service man-hours while achieving project objectives.
• Successfully manage commercial contract(s) on one or more projects of various sizes, ensuring timely invoice payments, processing Project Change Notices, reviewing the monthly Office Earnings Report (OER), and keeping the project plan in Vision current.
• Maintain control of the project by tracking discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards, utilizing established project tools.
• Validate professional service and construction estimates at the project's start and track changes as the project progresses.
• Participate in development of all major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
• Gain familiarity with project scope, specifications, deliverables, and design criteria, aligning the Hargrove team on schedule and budget regarding required deliverables.
• Work with the client team to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly by championing the Project Change Notice process and promoting a positive Change Management culture.
• Lead the effort in building a productive team both within Hargrove and with the client, utilizing rewards to recognize outstanding contributions.
• Coordinate resource requirements with other ongoing project work to align all parties' expectations.
• Plan and organize the team's work, communicating the plan to the team, project leadership, and the client, and aligning expectations.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with the team.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting, including weekly and monthly reports, utilizing a comprehensive action item list.
• Review engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and other construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives.
• Ensure all documentation is reviewed and checked against vendor submittals, specifications, and interdisciplinary requirements, regardless of resource location.
• Ensure standard project work processes are followed by all team members through all phases of engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Interview discipline leads to maintain up-to-date progress against man-hour expended analysis, recognizing overall financial health responsibility for each project.
• Assess the performance of project team members and work with resource leadership to organize a qualified and motivated project team.
• Ensure project documentation is properly reviewed and approved by the client.
• Provide Construction Phase Support, start-up assistance, and response to Requests for Information, as needed.
• Manage timeliness of client team decision-making and package approval.
• Promote continuing positive relations with the client, building on long-term relationships to add additional services.
• Complete project closeout as required by the client and Hargrove work procedures.
• Participate 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.

Skills

• 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 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 such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional, and trade associations.
• 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 and structure accountability.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits.

About Hargrove

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 to eligible Teammates.