Project Manager

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects from concept through start-up. You will coordinate across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations and Maintenance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and operability.

The role requires 5 years of engineering and project management experience, a BA/BS in engineering, and preferred PE or PMP certification. Willingness to travel and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in engineering and project management.
• BA/BS degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering license and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.
• Must be able to travel as needed for projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of capital projects and studies, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Coordinate resources for project implementation from concept to start-up with EPCOM involvement.
• Monitor progress with Project Controls and report deviations and future work projections.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement project execution strategies and ensure contract compliance.
• Develop annual capital plans, manage expenditures, and drive value and continuous improvement.
• Regularly identify and mitigate risks to meet project objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coordination

Safety

Travel flexibility

EPC process

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope:

As a Project Manager, you are the driving force behind every phase of a capital project. Your mission is to maximize project value by ensuring it stays within budget, meets deadlines, and achieves the required operability. You plan and execute studies and capital projects to meet specific objectives, all while interacting with operations, technology, business, and other corporate support organizations. Engaging with senior management is also a key part of your role, making your leadership essential to the project’s success. Relocation to the Kingsport, TN area is available for candidate who qualify.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage Capital Projects: Oversee all phases of capital projects and studies, ensuring they meet schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Resource Coordination: Secure and manage resources for project implementation, from concept to start-up, direct the development of necessary engineering documents, and ensure involvement of appropriate personnel from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM).
• Project Monitoring and Reporting: Collaborate with Project Controls to track progress, report deviations, and communicate future work projections.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with various organizations to develop and implement project execution strategies and ensure compliance with contractor agreements.
• Strategic Planning and Evaluation: Develop annual capital plans, manage expenditures, and evaluate project performance, promoting best-value practices and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Regularly evaluates & mitigates issues that create project risk to meeting project objectives. Proactively anticipates those issues and develops mitigation plans.

Ideal Background Education:

Minimum of a BA or BS degree (Engineering preferred)

Certification:

Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Experience:

This position requires 5 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 years' experience in various aspects of the Engineering, procurement and Construction (EPC) process or appropriate comparable experience.
• Solid understanding of the (FEL) front-end-loading capital process, from project definition through plant start-up.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and to implementing safe capital facilities.
• Must be able to travel as needed based on project needs.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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.

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. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.