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: Perform tasks related to cost control functions of a large capital project such as tracking, forecasting, analyzing, reporting on projects, and other activities to effectively control the cost, schedule, and scope of the project in order to maintain control and mitigate risks to the project. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Reconciliation and audit of invoices relative to services received and contractor cost reports, agreed billing rates and terms and conditions. Input actual costs into project cost reports in preparation for Project Manager’s review and forecasting of final costs. Update individual project cost reports for actual cost to date. Monitor contractors project controls systems (Cost Reports, Productivity Analysis, Forecasts, etc.) to ensure costs are being managed within the approved Project funding and/or requests. Validate contractor cost reports ensure incorporated into overall Project Cost Reports. Interface with Project Accountant and Client Accountant. Ability to learn to analyze and compile data that may have an influence on costs, efficiencies, trends, etc. Such factors include labor, materials, subcontracts, special machinery requirements and location. Prepare cash flows and spend plans for estimates. Communicate and interface with all other project team members. Assist in preparing routine and/or special request reports per established instructions, department procedures and deadlines. Assist cost engineers in compiling cost data, preparing costs and manpower forecasts, etc. May calculate/prepare material to validate installed vs. estimated quantities, comparison reports, charts, and tables for analysis. Administrative duties associated with day-to-day routine activities designed to provide practical application of cost methods. Perform other job-related duties, as assigned. Ideal Background Education: Bachelors degree in accounting/finance or related field Certification: No certification is required for this position. Experience:This position requires 5 years of project controls experience or 10 years of project controls (or related) experience in lieu of degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed. Detailed knowledge of cost estimating, cost analysis and other basic project support Refining/petrochemical industry field-related experience in controls, planning, scheduling, and estimating preferred Detailed knowledge of cost estimating, cost analysis, and other basic project support Advanced mathematical, analytical and technical skills Advanced computer skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Primavera (P6), and SAP Physical Requirements: Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motions. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. #LI-RP1 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.