What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: This role is responsible for the Execution of Capital and Expense Projects supporting the Houston, TX manufacturing site. The successful candidate will have full accountability to deliver objectives for capital/expense projects from Front-End Loading through Detailed Design & Construction, Commissioning, Return to Operations, Startup, and project closeout. 

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Implement Capital & Expense Projects at the Houston Site
• Ensures the Engineering Work Package is fully aligned with the Business Case and the Project Execution Plan.
• Works with the Site Leader and the core project team to develop the appropriate project execution strategy.
• Leads the Project Team to meet the business/project objectives and deliverables as outlined in authorization documents (Capital Projects) or Site Strategy (Expense Projects)
• Works closely with the Operations Rep to ensure final product will meet the plant and business needs
• Completes the documentation necessary for Capital Projects (including, but not limited to, authorization documentation, monthly forecasting, financial models, etc…)
• Defines and analyzes Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to ensure overall performance expectations for the project are met:
  • Project spending/commit schedule
  • Project costs versus estimate
  • Engineering and Procurement milestones
  • Project Schedule
  • Commissioning and Start-up Plan
• Provides primary interface between the Project Team and key stakeholders.
  • Establishes effective communications within the Project Team to ensure alignment among business and project objectives.
  • Develops a communication and review schedule with key stakeholders.
  • Communicates project status, risks, deviations, and other significant project developments to the key stakeholders.
• Ensures that the asset involved is engineered and constructed to meet the mandatory requirements of EHS&S and Process Safety at start-up as well as the business requirements.
• Ensures that field construction has the appropriate level of qualified support to be completed without incident or injury.
• Partners with the Asset Owner and/or the Commissioning and Start-up Leader to ensure a seamless transition from commissioning to start-up to normal operations.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, including auditing work processes and deliverables for compliance, and for meeting agreed upon project quality requirements and expectations.
• Leads the development of the Procurement Plan, engaging Procurement team to define the best approach to each project.
• Ensures site personnel are staffed and prepared for commissioning and start-up of the new facilities, including training, procedure updates, maintenance PM records updates, etc.; ensures schedules are aligned with supply chain and operations/maintenance needs to determine when outages are available if necessary.
• Ensures turnover of all final construction and project documents to the plant (this includes, but is not limited to, documentation in the project folder, maintenance procedures, rationale for licenses, as-built drawings, etc…).

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required

Certification: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 3 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management above $250k total cost.

• Knowledge of the 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.
• A 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 to 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.

Who We Are

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors 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. 

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.

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