Construction Cost Controls Manager

Construction Manager

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.

Job Scope

Generally responsible for total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in construction management and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Familiarity with and utilizing department standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a task.
• Extensive knowledge of safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents environment. Ability to ensure contractor's activities are planned and executed with safety first. Responsible for the safe performance of all contractor's on assigned projects.
• Validating professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then tracking changes as the project progresses. - Reviewing and approving all deliverables.
• Extensive knowledge of scope and deliverables. Initiating timely change notices when deviation is made from scope, affecting schedule, deliverables or cost of the work.
• Planning and organizing the work of the project team. Communicating the plan to the team, project leadership and the client.
• Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools in place for project control.
• Consulting with design leaders, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality of technical contractual activities on one or more projects of various sizes.
• Promoting continued relationships with clients.
• Field construction efforts, design phase services and all subcontracting as well as participating in all major technical, cost, scheduling and performance decisions.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Providing on-site assistance during startup.
• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Consulting with design leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for input.
• Reviewing construction specifications.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Participating in the planning of training programs, continuing education opportunities and professional development of staff.

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.

Licensing : General Contractors License is highly preferred.

Experience : This position requires 15+ years of relevant industrial construction management experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :