Project Manager

hargroveepc; Hamilton (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking a capital projects Engineer/Manager to provide project leadership from planning through commissioning at a United States facility. The role emphasizes managing capital initiatives, coordinating design and construction, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree (PE or PMP preferred) and have 2+ years of capital project management experience, with strong collaboration and strategic planning skills to deliver on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or civil).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, preferably with capital projects.
• Professional Engineering licensure and/or PMP registration is highly preferred.
• Strong project management, planning, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans aligned with organizational goals to maximize plant capacity.
• Manage projects from proposal to commissioning with defined milestones and cost control.
• Coordinate design, planning, construction, and commissioning activities for plant upgrades.
• Supervise internal/contract labor and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Team leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) and/or PMP

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: This position is responsible for providing capital engineering support to successfully implement capital projects on time and on budget in order to assist operations and maintenance in achieving safety, environmental, quality and productivity goals at the facility. Responsibilities include independent handling of major capital projects. Incumbent may also direct activities of others when assistance is required. Commit to employee safety and environmental responsibility, and execute projects in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working with minimal supervision to develop and implement project plans that are in line with organizational plans to ensure the plant runs at optimal capacity so that organization strategies are achieved
• Ensuring projects are managed from proposal to commissioning by developing specifications, expenditure justifications, establishing performance milestones, monitoring, and correction mechanisms so that project objectives are met
• Organizing and executing the project into stages (scope, schedule, costs, functionality, construction) to allow disciplined control of all project risks
• Submitting projects for gate approval with all required information
• Ensuring all relevant engineering/regulatory standards are adhered to
• Managing and participating in the design, planning, construction, supervision and commissioning of approved plant upgrades and modifications
• Coordinating and managing internal/contract labor in the execution of project activities
• Ensuring Design Change Approvals (DCA's) for capital projects are completed
• Monitors construction activities for compliance to site safety policies

Ideal Background

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 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate is an engaging, collaborative, and strategic professional with exceptional project management, planning and relationship-building skills.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, preferably involving capital projects
• A thorough knowledge of plant operations and processes within an industrial/chemical facility is required
• Exceptional human relations skills required
• Internal applicants must have an MX or higher on their most recent performance evaluation and no active corrective actions

Physical Requirements:

• Must have no facial hair that interferes with the sealing surface of a respirator which would include hair below the top lip (such as beards, goatees, or excessive sideburns)
• Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing for extended periods and walking long distances between work areas
• Occasional ascending, descending stairs and working in outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds a times

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.