Project Controls Leader

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking an experienced Project Controls Leader to guide a team across engineering and construction projects. You will oversee cost control, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting while developing budgets, progress metrics, and change control, partnering with clients and internal teams to deliver excellence. Strong leadership and EPC experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience in project controls, cost control, estimating, scheduling, and project management.
• Proven success leading project controls teams on complex engineering and construction projects.
• Experience managing projects and teams across multiple offices and locations.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost management, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting EPC projects and collaborating with accounting, operations, and clients.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals.
• Provide oversight of project controls deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Manage cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, progress metrics, and change management processes.
• Support project execution through planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Cost management

Estimating

Scheduling

Forecasting

Change management

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Other project controls tools

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Project Controls Leader to provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight for a team of project controls professionals supporting engineering and construction projects across a diverse industrial client base. This role is responsible for ensuring excellence in cost control, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, project reporting, and project execution while fostering teammate development and delivering exceptional client service.The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive project controls experience, and the ability to lead multiple complex projects and teams across multiple offices.What You'll Be DoingLead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals.Provide oversight of project controls deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency.Manage project cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, progress metrics, and change management processes.Support project execution through effective planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.Review and validate engineering and construction estimates while monitoring project financial performance.Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, project teams, and clients to achieve project objectives.Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of project controls best practices, systems, and technology.Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development efforts.Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field preferred.Professional certifications related to Project Management, Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, or Cost Control are preferred.Minimum of 10+ years of industrial experience in project controls, cost control, estimating, scheduling, and project management.Demonstrated success leading project controls teams and supporting complex engineering and construction projects.Experience managing projects and teams across multiple offices and locations preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of project controls, cost management, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining strong business judgment and attention to detail.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and performance metrics.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and other project controls tools.Experience with cost estimating, resource planning, earned value management, and progress reporting.Ability to drive accountability, lead change, and leverage technology to improve project execution.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.Hargrove CultureWe 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 StatementHargrove 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.