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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Project Controls Technical Specialist 2

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Mobile, AL, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 15 years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, and estimating.
  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
  • Understanding of customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
  • Ability to set priorities.
  • Ability to discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and contractors to obtain pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates, and project costs.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
  • Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing project controls deliverables.
  • Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, detailed engineering schedule, and 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 in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Timberline Estimating, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop schedules and analyses for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule may conflict.
  • Develop, monitor, and update schedules using updates obtained through meetings, construction coordination interviews, and field verification.
  • Apply understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
  • Monitor and maintain the change notice and change order management system.
  • Assist in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
  • Develop estimates for construction projects, including estimates associated with change notices.
  • Develop and maintain the cost system by reconciling commitments, change orders, and contractor invoices, and producing cost reports.
  • Establish a progressive system for projects while developing, monitoring, and updating schedules.
  • Assist clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for project constructability, logistics, and safety.
  • Assist with quantity analysis for activity durations and estimating purposes.
  • Interact with and lead Project Controls efforts involving clients, contractors, and internal teammates, following required management direction within the Project Controls discipline.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science, or a related field.
  • A certification from AACE International or the Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • 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

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