Senior Contract Consultant

hargroveepc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to steer large capital projects and lead multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, and quality while maintaining strong client relations and a focus on safety and excellence.

With 15+ years in project management or related leadership, you will drive strategic decisions, mentor engineers and PMs, and optimize project controls and forecasting to deliver successful outcomes for industrial clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management or related leadership experience.
• Experience leading large capital projects in manufacturing/chemical/energy/industrial sectors.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong track record of client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large and complex capital projects or multiple major projects simultaneously.
• Provide strategic oversight to PM teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a senior-level point of contact.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Drive successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Engineers, and other team members.
• Support project planning, execution strategies, and project controls activities.
• Facilitate communication across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement of project execution processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards during execution.
• Support business development efforts, project pursuits, and client engagement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Cost management

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Financial acumen

MS Office/PM tools

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the execution of large and complex capital projects or multiple major projects simultaneously.
• Provide strategic oversight to project management teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a senior-level point of contact.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Drive successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, cost, and resource requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Project Managers, Engineers, and other project team members.
• Support project planning, execution strategies, and project controls activities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement of project execution processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards throughout project execution.
• Support business development efforts, project pursuits, and client engagement activities as requested.

Ideal Background

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Experience

• 15+ years of project management, program management, engineering, construction, or industrial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large capital projects in the manufacturing, chemical, energy, pulp & paper, refining, utility, or industrial sectors.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong track record of client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong project execution and project delivery expertise.
• Advanced understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

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.