Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope:
Generally responsible for performing all aspects of project management for moderately complex engineering project assignments ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and quality expectations. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

• Efficiently manage promotional projects minimizing the cost to Hargrove by working with the Engineering Resource Leaders to accurately estimate Professional Services man hours to complete the project while achieving the objectives.
• Successfully manage commercial contract(s) on one or more projects of various sizes, as required.
• Ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner, Project Change Notices are processed, monthly Office Earnings Report (OER) is reviewed in the time allotted, and the project(s) plan in Vision is current.
• Maintain control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Understand and utilize the project tools that are available for project control.
• Participate in development of all major technical, cost, scheduling and performance decisions on assigned projects.
• Familiarize with project scope, specifications, deliverables required by client, and design criteria upon assignment to a project and gain Hargrove team alignment of schedule and budget in regard to deliverables required.
• Work with 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 where applicable to recognize outstanding contributions.
• Coordinate resource requirements with other ongoing project work and ensure all parties’ expectations are aligned.
• Plan and organize the work of your team and communicate the plan to the project leadership team and the client.
• 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, interdisciplinary, etc. regardless of resource location.
• Ensure that 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.
• Be responsible for overall financial health of each project with the respective discipline leads producing the required deliverables within the given budget.
• Assess the performance of the 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 respond 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 that continue to add additional services.
• Complete project closeout as required by the client.
• Effectively and proactively manage the client needs at all stages of the project.

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

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

Up to 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

• 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.
• 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…