Controls & Automation Senior Project Manager
HargroveAbout the role
Who We Are
Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 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.
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 are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience required.
Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred or may be required.
Experience: At least 15 years of relevant, industrial experience in project management, including automation/integration engineering, required. Experience must demonstrate extensive, increasingly progressive experience in quality execution of system integration projects. This experience is preferred to include at least 2 years as a technical lead.
Job Summary:
Generally responsible for performing all aspects of project management for moderately complex automation project assignments ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and quality expectations. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· Establish a safe work environment and communicate the Company’s commitment to safety with Teammates and Clients.
· Creates and maintains company culture and developing the culture with new teammates.
· Champions the company’s efforts to maintain CSIA Certification and use of Best Practices. Supports the company’s efforts to maintain CSIA Certification.
· Successfully managing 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, and monthly Office Earnings Report (OER) is reviewed in the time allotted.
· Ensures projects are fully earned, fully invoiced and invoices are fully paid.
· Ensures the project(s) plan in Vision is evergreen and current.
· Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools that are available for project control.
· Responsible for the outcome in the development of all major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions on assigned projects.
· Familiarity with project scope, specifications, deliverables required by client, and design criteria upon assignment to a project and gaining Hargrove Team alignment of schedule and budget in regard to deliverables required. Ensure proper Kick off meetings are held with the appropriate team members to ensure both Hargrove and Client project teams are properly aligned at the start of each project.
· Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly by championing the Project Change Notice process and promoting a positive Change Management culture.
· Actively looks for ways to sell additional value in current projects.
· Leading the effort in building a productive Team both within Hargrove and with the client. Utilize rewards where applicable to recognize outstanding contributions.
· Coordinating resource requirements with other ongoing project work and ensure all parties’ expectations are aligned.
· Planning and organizing the work of your team. Communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client. Aligning the expectations of all parties. Conduct weekly coordination meetings with the Team.
· Maintaining timely and accurate reporting including weekly and monthly reports utilizing comprehensive action item list.
· Reviewing engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives. Project Manager is responsib
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