Who We Are
Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.
Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.
Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary: We are seeking a Construction Manager to join our growing project team! This position will report directly to the Capital Regional Engineering Manager as an onsite technical resource in support of the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia mining and minerals operations for our client.
The Construction Manager serves as construction leader for a capital project or multiple capital projects with construction execution responsibility for safety, cost, productivity, schedule, and quality. Participating with and leading a team that is acting as the Owner's Representative, provides a competitive advantage in execution of the construction phase of the Capital Projects.
This long-term, full-time opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Per diem may be available for those who qualify.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Provide strategic and technical input during Front End Loading and Detailed Design including:
Safety Plan Development and Management
MI-QA plan development, qualification and validation of execution per plan
Participation and input in Engineering/Design Development Reviews
Development of Contracting Strategy Development, Contractor Qualification and Performance Management
Lead Constructability Analysis and Optimization (and inclusion of innovative/cost effective construction technologies)
Lead the Construction effort in the field:
Safety plan auditing and assessment
Quality plan auditing and assessment
Plan and coordinate the construction/installation of all phases of the construction and support processes on his/her projects and work orders Optimize and maintain the integrated project schedules.
Audit total contractor performance against established Coordinate all site and contractor resource requirements during the construction phase of the work, including safety, technical, and control personnel
Accountable for overall results of field activity on his/her projects and work orders.
Provide timely, accurate information to all members of project teams and appropriate functional and business leadership to assure common view of job status opposite commitments.
Set goals, manage priorities, audit constantly, and take decisive action as necessary to assure all commitments are met.
Know the specifications, standards, methods, scope of work, design, and other technical information specific to his/her assignment/projects.
Assure materials and equipment are available and are delivered to the proper locations to maintain schedule and productivity
Documentation of change during installation.
Support the planning and execution of the commissioning and start-up efforts.
Competency Development:
Training for onsite and Contractors Resources as appropriate on areas of specialization
Support in defining and implementing continuous improvement efforts
Provide direct input to Construction schedule and budget review/validation
Provide guidance on material and equipment selection to align with business objectives while minimizing cost (utilizing deep direct experience based technical expertise in areas of expertise (Codes, Standards. Construction Methods and Technical Reviews)
Lead Construction Planning & Work Management/Progress Tracking Processes -incorporate LEAN Construction concept to drive field productivity
Provide input on Rigging and Equipment requirements during construction
Commissioning & checkout planning and execution
Site Assessments and support in continuous improvement efforts
Ideal Background
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires a minimum 8 years of relevant industrial construction management or project related experience. Experience supporting mining needs is highly encouraged.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Broad knowledge of capital project and support processes (ideally in-depth and practical experience in one of the craft roles (Civil/Structural, Process/Mechanical or E&I).
Ability to lead/manage a large capital construction project.
Experience in achieving field execution using contractors
Capable of detailed planning for contracted field work, in a way that barriers and contingencies are anticipated, and appropriate resources are allocated
Ability to perform constructability analyses
Knowledge of Best Practices for safety, contracting/sourcing, cost control, quality assurance, scheduling, project cycle time reduction, invoicing, value engineering, and front-end loading
Must be willing to travel and work onsite in support of capital workload for mining and minerals operations in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.
Ability to proactively lead and motivate contractors and others to complete assigned tasks safely and on schedule
The ability to bring together a diverse group of parties involved in field execution and keep them focused on common objectives
Ability to review estimates for validity and to use them to develop plans and schedules
Knowledge of project change order procedures
Excellent Understanding of contracting and purchasing processes
Use of LEAN methodologies and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera) and knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
Knowledge of construction and site safety, and environmental procedures/policies
Skill, ability, and experience in networking and teamwork, negotiating, planning, application of construction technology and applications, defining project scope, and translating scope into cost estimates
Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.
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.
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.
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