Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 1 day ago
Project Engineer
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Mechanical Engineer to act as the Owner’s Representative for a major $75M expansion project. The role involves providing technical leadership and project execution support throughout all phases of the project, including procurement, construction, and commissioning.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Serve as Owner’s Representative for capital project execution
Liaise with engineering contractors during FEED/FEL-3 process for ISBL and OSBL equipment; review approval drawings and provide feedback
Coordinate and lead meetings with SMEs, site personnel, and engineering contractors
Conduct bid walks with contractors for budgetary and firm proposals; respond to RFIs promptly
Support full project lifecycle: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closure documentation
Advocate for strong safety culture; enforce zero-recordable safety targets and participate in audits and contractor safety meetings
Prepare bid packages and RFPs for materials, equipment, and services; condition bids for lowest-cost vendor selection
Manage construction contractors for piping, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, and civil/structural disciplines
Work with construction coordinators to plan project activities
Interface with site and company personnel to maximize resource utilization (engineering, purchasing, operations, vendors, contractors)
Perform project control activities such as estimating, cost control, and scheduling updates
Travel up to 10% in the first year (to engineering firm offices, out-of-state)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred, other disciplines acceptable)
5–10 years of project engineering experience in chemical or heavy industry, continuous process plants, or design engineering firms
Familiarity with piping and mechanical systems (isometrics, valves, specialty items, packaged skids, chillers, cooling towers)
Basic understanding of industrial work practices related to Health, Safety, and Environmental impacts
Preferred
Experience in oil, petrochemical, or chemical operating facilities (other heavy industry such as pulp & paper acceptable)
Previous experience in operations, process engineering, technology, maintenance, construction, or HSE
SAP software knowledge preferred
Working knowledge of stage-gate project management processes
Understanding of project control functions (estimating, scheduling, cost control)
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits to eligible Teammates
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Jennifer Heitman
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Morgan Parker Bryan
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