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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Westlake, LA, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Preferred: A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Up to 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.
  • Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.
  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management.
  • Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
  • Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
  • Ability to relate easily to others in the business community, including customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
  • Ability to handle stress with poise.
  • Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
  • Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
  • Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
  • Ability to set priorities.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Define project scope, technical objectives, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business and operational goals.
  • Create detailed project execution plans, sequence activities, and maintain the schedule baseline, often covering FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases.
  • Estimate costs, manage capital spend, track expenditures, and keep the project within approved financial limits.
  • Coordinate engineers, operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors as the central point of accountability across disciplines.
  • Drive adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements, environmental laws, and industry standards.
  • Identify technical, operational, environmental, and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop bid packages, evaluate vendors, and manage contractor performance to meet safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
  • Track key performance indicators, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Serve as the primary interface for company leadership and operations stakeholders, providing clear, consistent reporting and alignment.
  • Control scope changes, ensure quality standards are met, and lead commissioning, handover, documentation, and lessons-learned activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer registration is highly preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

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).