Engineering Project Manager: Delivery & Compliance Lead

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering assignments, delivering scope on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role requires coordinating multiple disciplines and leading project teams under minimal supervision.

Ideal candidate has a BS or MS in engineering, PMP/PE preferred, up to 10 years of experience, and strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineering and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Up to 10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Define Scope, Objectives, and Deliverables -- Establish the full project scope, technical objectives, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business and operational goals.
• Develop and Manage the Project Plan & Schedule -- Create detailed execution plans (often including FEED -> EPC -> commissioning phases), define activities, sequence work, and maintain the schedule baseline.
• Control Budget and Financial Performance -- Estimate costs, manage capital spend, track expenditures, and ensure the project is delivered within approved financial limits.
• Lead Cross-Functional Teams -- Coordinate engineers, operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors - acting as the central point of accountability across all disciplines.
• Ensure Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance -- Drive adherence to HSE requirements, environmental laws, and industry standards - typical in petrochemical facilities where risks are high.
• Manage Risk Proactively -- Identify technical, operational, environmental, and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee Procurement and Contractor Management -- Develop bid packages, evaluate vendors, and manage contractor performance to meet safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Monitor Progress and Control Project Execution -- Track KPIs, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with Stakeholders and Leadership -- Serve as the primary interface for Kronos leadership and operations stakeholders - providing clear, consistent reporting and alignment
• Manage Change, Quality, and Project Closeout -- Control scope changes, ensure quality standards are met, and lead commissioning, handover, documentation, and lessons learned activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team coaching

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) registration

Project Management Professional (PMP) registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee moderately complex engineering assignments, delivering scope on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role requires coordinating multiple disciplines and leading project teams under minimal supervision.

Ideal candidate has a BS or MS in engineering, PMP/PE preferred, up to 10 years of experience, and strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.