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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.

What You'll Be Doing

**Job Scope:** Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of multi-disciplined Resource Leaders engaged in the execution of engineering related projects, ensuring total delivery of the services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. The position will develop or review and approve Engineering Services Contracts with clients. Work involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. The position will support the Office Leader in implementation of the direction provided by the Vice President of Operations. Work at this level requires extensive, increasingly progressive experience in project management, construction management and engineering management. This work will be performed under very little supervision but with general guidelines from the Office Leader.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

+ Establishing a safe work environment and communicating the company commitment to safety to teammates and clients.

+ Validating professional service and construction contracts.

+ Reviewing and approving all services contracts that the business location enters into.

+ 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 Resource Leaders in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.

+ Consulting with Office Operations Leaders from other business locations to coordinate the company objectives.

+ Familiarity with and utilization of office standards.

+ Familiarity with project performance and financials, and whether they are meeting client expectations.

+ Maintaining a solid reputation and an extensive network of relationships to develop opportunities.

+ Monitoring and maintaining the profitability of the office including reviewing department budgets as well as developing the overall office budget.

+ Confirmation of company approved procedures for developing engineering proposals

+ Technical contractual activities on all projects assigned to the office.

+ Developing relationships with new clients.

+ Promoting continuing relationships with the company clients.

+ Setting the guidelines for the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.

Ideal Background

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

**Registration:** Professional Engineer registration is highly preferred or may be required.

**Experience:** This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in project management, construction management and engineering management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Will to Win.

+ Exhibits a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

+ Ability to motivate.

+ Proven successful engineering discipline management.

+ Possesses the innovative drive to ensure the continued strong growth of the Company.

+ Extreme attention to detail.

+ Knowledge and competency within chosen branch of engineering.

+ Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in complex project engineering.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Literate, communicative, client-friendly and flexible.

+ Ability to delegate authority appropriately.

+ Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.

+ Organization in personal and team issues.

+ Ability to set priorities.

+ Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation.

+ Assessment of personnel in interviews and through performance.

+ Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Excellent presentation skills.

+ Excellent leadership skills.

+ Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other technology tools.

+ Ability to recognize personal deficiencies in expertise and mobilize needed assistance.

+ Ability to carry conversations in new situations.

+ Comfort with responsibility and assigned accountability.

+ Embraces technology and leads technological changes.

+ A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.

+ Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.

+ Ability to lead complete business location to deliver on commitments with a customer focus.

+ Ability to develop business in multiple industries.

+ Understanding of contract law and risk management principles.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.

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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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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