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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Project Controls Administrator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Freeport, TX, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, and estimating is required.
  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the functions of all engineering disciplines.
  • Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
  • Ability to set priorities and communicate with engineering disciplines and contractors to understand schedules, scopes of work, estimates, and project costs.
  • Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverable development to coordinate efforts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for 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 of a larger project.
  • Ability to determine construction material quantities.
  • Experience estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Responsibilities
  • Generate reports from ATLIS Software and SAP, consolidating information in Power BI.
  • Monitor maintenance compliance, identify potential issues, and provide suggestions to manage resources and schedule constraints.
  • Prepare reports on cost control topics using visual aids such as graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Maintain tracking systems to monitor progress against expectations for key performance indicators.
  • Maintain central maintenance metrics and graphics, and ensure compliance through SAP and Power BI reporting.
  • Create graphics and slicers for maintenance field change orders.
  • Conduct internal and external site contractor process investigations and perform scope reconciliation reviews.
  • Investigate SAP work order schedule dispatch compliance.
  • Engage in process discussions and improvements.
  • Support the Central Craft Dispatch response tool and attend related meetings.
  • Assist with BASF cost control reporting and implement and improve processes and reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Construction Science or Building Science, or advanced coursework in those fields, is highly preferred.
  • High proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Excellent attention to detail, listening, verbal and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

About the company

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Hargrove launched Equipment Solutions in January 2026, expanding cross-sell into fabrication.
  • In May 2026, Hargrove won an FEL-1 critical minerals study, opening growth.
  • Business Alabama named Ralph Hargrove 2026 CEO of the Year, boosting recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hargrove still depends on cyclical industrial capex, especially chemicals and refining spending.
  • New competitors like Blue Planet Systems can displace Hargrove on lower-carbon project design.
  • A major project failure or safety incident could damage trust across 19-plus offices.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove is 100% employee-owned, aligning retention with project delivery discipline.
  • It combines EPCm, controls, automation, and fabrication through Hargrove Equipment Solutions.
  • Its 2026 reputation spans chemicals, refining, life sciences, and critical minerals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 23rd, 2021
Generational Wealth Advisors partners with Hargrove Inc.

Generational Wealth Advisors (GWA), the wealth management team within Generational Group (GG), a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a new strategic relationship with the Hargrove Firm, Estate and Trust Attorneys (Hargrove).