Project Controls - Cost Engineer

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Plaquemine, LA, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage project controls for capital projects including cost management, estimating (OOM to funding grade), scheduling, SAP cost tracking and purchase requisitions, financial reporting, variance analysis, contract compliance, training, and project closeout. Serve as project controls lead on medium to large projects and mentor team members.
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What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Provide technical guidance and support for the Project Controls functions of capital planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required to meet project scope and job requirements by performing the following duties and responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Under administrative guidance, plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for projects.

  • Experience with FEL (Front End Loading) process, funding document development and capital planning.

  • Preparation of Financial Reporting (Accruals, Asset Additions, Project Closures, Cashflow Forecast, etc...).

  • Ability to track/trend/manage capital portfolio list

  • Ability to establish cost tracking from SAP and monitor progress.

  • Preparation of various project estimates - OOM (Order of Magnitude) through Funding Grade.

  • Ability to issue SAP purchase requisitions.

  • Serves as project controls representative on medium and large projects.

  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reason for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.

  • Interprets contract conditions to ensure compliance.

  • Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.

  • Familiar with the functionality of automated accounting and cost management systems.

  • Prepares Project Reporting and assists in Project Review.

  • Performs economic evaluations and other special studies, as required.

  • Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe manner and has responsibility for the safety of those begin supervised and ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.

  • Confirms close out requirements, prepares closeout documents/procedures.

  • Determines historical data requirements and inputs into historical data system.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.  

Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.  

Experience: This position requires 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.

  • Extreme attention to detail.

  • Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.

  • Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.

  • Ability to set priorities.

  • Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.

  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.

  • Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Excellent presentation skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.

  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.

  • Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.

  • Ability to determine construction material quantities.

  • Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

  • Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor or Master in Construction Science, Building Science, or related field
  • 10+ years relevant experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating
  • Experience with FEL (Front End Loading) process and capital planning
  • Proficient in Primavera P6
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project
  • Proficient in Timberline Estimating software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with SAP for cost tracking and ability to issue SAP purchase requisitions
  • Ability to prepare financial reporting (accruals, asset additions, cashflow forecast, project closures)
  • Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets
  • Ability to analyze cost and schedule variances and recommend mitigations
  • Coaching and mentoring experience; ability to develop and deliver training in project controls
  • Knowledge of engineering disciplines, contract interpretation, and project closeout procedures
  • AACE International or PMI certification
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The Company
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.

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