Full-Time

Construction Manager

Posted on 9/24/2025

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

No salary listed

Parkersburg, WV, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required
  • Bachelor or Master of Science degree in construction or engineering field is highly preferred
  • General Contractors License is highly preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial construction management or project related experience
  • Extensive background in construction management activities, required
  • 10+ years of experience managing maintenance and construction craft labor
  • Ability to adapt to a new industrial environment
  • Effective communication (both written and verbal) with the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences
  • Ability to lead and/or take direction in a team environment
  • Effective time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Well organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates
  • Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat
Responsibilities
  • Direct and manage all aspects of installation for assigned projects and maintenance outages including safety, risk, quality, procurement, communication, stakeholder engagement, resource, and scope change management with the support of a team
  • Lead pre-construction planning/reviews and provide constructability input during design phases and reviews
  • Provide field support during all phases of project
  • Provide technical guidance and direction in the analysis and resolution of complex project challenges
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor or Master of Science degree in construction or engineering field is highly preferred
  • General Contractors License is highly preferred

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnership with Generational Wealth Advisors expands estate planning services for high-net-worth clients.
  • 2,103-person workforce and advanced fabrication capabilities position Hargrove for large-scale corporate event recovery.
  • EPC division captures capital project opportunities in energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Virtual event platforms capturing 35–38% market share by end-2026, threatening core fabrication business.
  • Corporate event budgets remain 15–20% below 2019 levels, reducing demand for design services.
  • Supply chain delays force cost absorption on fixed-price contracts, compressing margins significantly.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • 365,000 sq ft Lanham facility enables scalable, in-house fabrication for immersive corporate events.
  • Named to Event Marketer's 2025 Fab 50 and EXHIBITOR 2026 Top 40 lists.
  • Hargrove Engineers & Constructors EPC division diversifies beyond experiential into industrial projects.

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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).

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