Project Engineer / Project Manager

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, 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.

Hargroves 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 are important areas of focus for Hargrove. Were happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Job Scope: Help develop minimal technical scopes and prepare TIC estimates for identified projects in the Geismar capital portfolio. Functions including working with engineering firms, inside design and estimating capabilities along with submitting expenditure proposals to secure funding. When the funds are sanctioned, the Project Manager develops or oversees the development of detailed engineering, reviews bids, and provides oversite during construction. These projects are generally between $100,000 and $10 million dollars.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• This function reports to the Project Engineering Team Lead or Capital Program Manager, requiring management of multiple projects in various stages of engineering and construction.

• Updates the status of assigned projects with the Project Engineering Team Lead or Capital Project Manager on a predetermined basis.

• Interacts regularly with Process, Production, Maintenance, and Safety personnel to facilitate project design.

• Works with outside engineering firms or onsite design personnel to develop capital projects estimates.

• Works with outside construction firms for execution of capital project work.

• Works with and through the Purchasing Department to procure materials required for installing capital projects.

• Works within the project engineering group and interacts with other departments to implement the continuous improvement process.

• Projects and priorities are assigned by the Project Engineering Team Lead or Capital Program Manager with input from the Geismar Senior Leadership.

• Use technical skills to obtain a solution to the assigned projects within the time frame designated by the project team. In working with the Project Engineering Team Lead or Capital Program Manager, determine possible and select optimum solutions based on sound technical principles.

• Evaluate cost estimates provided to ensure all aspects of the scope have been included in the TIC estimate of a project. Present concerns of project risk to the Project Engineering Team Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Operational Support Team Lead or Capital Program Manager to determine if it is necessary add contingency to the estimate.

• Ensure the safe and successful technical and financial completion of capital projects.

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.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess an understanding of the basic plant processes and the materials and chemicals used in these processes.

• Possess a working knowledge of piping design, equipment layout, electrical basics, instrumentation basics, pump selection, materials of construction, civil/structural basics, etc.

• Have the skills to practice continuous improvement in most of the assignments.

• Possess cost estimating and project management skills.

• Project Management Stills include, but are not limited to: Risk Management, Organization, Budgeting, Adaptability, Time Management, Negotiation, Project Solving, Planning, Conflict Management

• Develop necessary computer skills to produce required reports during execution of capital projects.

• Provide EHS, life cycle, or profitability analysis for all projects.

• Ability to develop and progress project schedules. Project schedules should be from conception to completion of the project.

Physical Requirements:

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

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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.

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.