CSU Leader

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College or advanced Technical coursework is highly preferred.

10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in project management or automation/system integration engineering or management as it relates to Commissioning and Startup (CSU).

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of Startup + Commissioning teammates engaged in the execution of CSU activities related to projects, ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. The position will develop or review and approve CSU execution plans. Work involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects.

The position will support the Project Managers in implementation of the direction provided by the client. This work will be performed under the Startup + Commissioning Leader’s supervision.

• Project execution responsibility through the Project Managers
• Project delivery responsibility through the Project Managers
• Periodic and frequent review of projects with Project Managers and Project Controls to confirm projects are on track for successful completion related to CSU activities
• Assuring projects are following approved company procedures to ensure success
• Establishing a safe work environment and communicating the company commitment to safety to teammates and clients
• Planning and organizing the work of the team. Communicating the plan to the team, the company leadership and the clients
• Maintaining control of the projects by ensuring that systems remain in place to maintain discipline performance, budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools that are in place for project control
• Delegating work to teammates during CSU activities in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality
• Familiarity with project performance and financials, and whether they are meeting client expectations
• Technical contractual activities on all projects assigned to the office

• Will to Win
• Exhibits a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to motivate
• Proven successful systems integration discipline management
• Possesses the innovative drive to ensure the continued strong growth of the Company
• Extreme attention to detail
• Knowledge and competency within CSU
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex CSU activities
• Sound, ethical engineering and business judgment
• Ability to recognize and promote talent
• Ability to recognize and rectify teammate issues
• Ability to create a high performance team in attitude and accomplishment
• 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. Mental toughness
• Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences
• Record of achieving objectives; successful project completion, within budget and time frame
• Demonstrated peripheral vision; designing for specific needs, but with wider applications in mind
• Ability to delegate authority appropriately
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability
• Organization skills in personal and team issues
• Ability to set priorities
• Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation
• Assessment of personnel through performance
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other technology tools
• Ability to recognize personal deficiencies in expertise and mobilize needed assistance
• Comfort with responsibility and assigned accountability
• Embraces technology and leads technological changes
• A comprehensive understanding of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes

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

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.

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.