Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 9 hours ago
Senior Project Director
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Senior Project Director to oversee a team of engineers and designers in delivering projects on time and within budget. The role involves managing commercial contracts, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining project controls while fostering positive client relationships.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Efficiently managing promotional projects minimizing the cost to Hargrove by working with the Resource Team Leaders to accurately estimate Professional Service man-hours to complete the project while achieving the objectives
Successfully managing commercial contract(s) on one or more projects of various sizes, as required. Ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner, Project Change Notices are processed, monthly Office Earnings Report (OER) is reviewed in the time allotted, and the project(s) plan in Vision is current
Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools that are in place for project control
Validating professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then tracking changes as the project progresses
Participating in development of all major technical, cost, scheduling and performance decisions
Familiarity with project scope, specifications, deliverables required by client, and design criteria upon assignment to a project and gaining Hargrove team alignment of schedule and budget in regard to deliverables required. Work with client team to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders
Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly by championing the Project Change Notice process and promoting a positive Change Management culture
Leading the effort in building a productive Team both within Hargrove and with the client. Utilize rewards where applicable to recognize outstanding contributions
Coordinating resource requirements with other ongoing project work and insure all parties’ expectations are aligned
Planning and organizing the work of the team. Communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client. Aligning the expectations of all parties. Conduct weekly coordination meetings with the Team
Maintaining timely and accurate reporting including weekly and monthly reports utilizing a comprehensive action item list. Reviewing engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives. Project Director is responsible for ensuring all documentation is reviewed and checked against vendor submittals, specifications, interdiscipline, etc. regardless of resource location. Ensuring that standard project work processes are followed by all team members through all phases of engineering, procurement, and construction
Interviewing discipline leads to maintain up-to-date progress against man hour expended analysis recognizing the Project Director is responsible for overall financial health of each project with the respective discipline leads being responsible for producing the required deliverables within the given budget
Assessing the performance of the project team members through the course of the project, and work with resource leadership to organize a qualified and motivated project team
Ensuring project documentation is properly reviewed and approved by the client
Providing Construction Phase Support, start-up assistance, and response to Requests for Information, as needed
Managing timeliness of client team decision making and package approval
Promoting continuing positive relations with the client building on long term relationships that continue to add additional services
Successfully completing project closeout as required by the client and Hargrove work processes. Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff
Effectively and proactively manage the client at all stages of the project
Reviewing TIC estimate packages and service proposals giving approval to be submitted to Hargrove management and the client
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required
Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred or may be required
This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in engineering, project and construction management
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools
Knowledge of Hargrove project execution procedures
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management
Sound ethical engineering and business judgment
Ability to recognize and promote talent
Ability to recognize and rectify teammate issues
Ability to create a high performance team in attitude and accomplishment
A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations
Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations
Ability to handle stress with poise
Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences
Ability to delegate authority appropriately
Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability
Organization in personal and team issues
Ability to set priorities
Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation
Ability to lead complete business location to deliver on commitments with a customer focus
Assessment of personnel in interviews and through performance
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent organization and leadership skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Ability to develop business in multiple industries
Ability to carry conversations in new situations
Comfort with responsibility and assigned accountability
Understanding of contract law and risk management principles
Embraces technology and leads technological changes
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
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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