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Hargrove Engineers & Constructors Senior Capital Project Controls Specialist in Joilet, Illinois
Who We Are
Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, 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 is a key focus area 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 Scope: The Senior Capital Project Controls Specialist is responsible for leading capital projects through the project controls process with the project management team to execute project deliverables within schedule, budget and resourcing guidelines.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Planning & Scheduling
Create and setup project schedules in Primavera P6 starting from a project template and customizing based on each individual project’s needs
Create/Maintain a Work Breakdown structure (WBS) for each project by phase that best groups the work deliverables necessary for project success
Conduct horizon planning to detail out each phase of the project based on information from the project management team
Provide detailed construction schedules to the onsite turnaround planner for incorporation into plant outage schedules
Responsible for front end, engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling and cost control
Develop, implement and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow and forecasts for multiple, large improvement projects
Consult with project team on schedule progress, update schedule and provide regular update reports to Capital Execution Manager
Review schedule deadlines to highlight and mitigate project issues before they threaten the success of the project
Cost Control
Assist the project management team in forecasting the cost of the project month over month and year over year for inclusion into site budgetary discussions and reporting
Track monthly project spending against forecast and budget and report to project management team and Capital Execution Manager
Document changes to project cost, forecasts or scope
Provide quarterly spend and forecast projections to the corporate finance team for inclusion in regional capital funding tracking and discussions
Advise project management team on budget shortfalls to facilitate the request for additional capital funding as needed to complete project objectives
General Duties
Attend project meetings as schedule expert and ensure that schedule corresponds with discussions that are held. Voice any concerns regarding project directions that threaten schedule or budget
Attend risk review meetings to provide insight as to possible schedule or cost impacts that may be associated with project risk scenarios
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and SAP
Expert in Microsoft Office products, especially Teams, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Must have a high degree of computer literacy / technical aptitude and attention to detail
Ability to facilitate and present information in meetings, both virtual and in person
Must be able to meet deadlines, work independently, be accountable for work products, be punctual and have a good attendance record
Must maintain a professional attitude and be able to work as part of various teams as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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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.