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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Pasadena, TX, USA
In PersonWork is performed from the Pasadena or Angleton office; the ATS workplace is Pasadena, TX.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • 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 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
  • Manage all aspects of moderately complex engineering project assignments, ensuring delivery on time and within performance budget and quality expectations under minimal supervision.
  • Manage promotional projects by working with Engineering Resource Leaders to estimate professional-services hours accurately and achieve project objectives while minimizing costs.
  • Manage commercial contracts on assigned projects; ensure invoices are paid promptly, Project Change Notices are processed, monthly Office Earnings Reports are reviewed on time, and project plans in Vision remain current.
  • Track discipline performance budgets, schedule commitments, and quality standards, and use available project-control tools.
  • Participate in major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions on assigned projects.
  • Understand project scope, specifications, client deliverables, and design criteria; align the Hargrove team on schedules and budgets; and work with clients and stakeholders to define scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Identify and communicate scope and design changes promptly, championing the Project Change Notice process and change-management practices.
  • Build a productive team within Hargrove and with the client, using rewards where applicable to recognize outstanding contributions.
  • Coordinate resource requirements with other project work and align expectations among involved parties.
  • Plan and organize team work, communicate plans to the team, project leadership, and client, align expectations, and conduct weekly coordination meetings.
  • Prepare timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports using a comprehensive action-item list.
  • Review engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, good engineering practice, and project objectives; ensure documentation is checked regardless of resource location.
  • Ensure team members follow standard project work processes throughout engineering, procurement, and construction.
  • Interview discipline leads to track progress against expended man-hours; oversee each project's financial health while discipline leads deliver within budget.
  • Assess project-team-member performance and work with resource leadership to organize a qualified and motivated team.
  • Ensure project documentation is reviewed and approved by the client.
  • Provide construction-phase support, start-up assistance, and responses to Requests for Information as needed.
  • Manage the timeliness of client decisions and package approvals.
  • Maintain positive client relations and long-term relationships that support additional services.
  • Complete project closeout as required by the client.
  • Proactively manage client needs at every project stage.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional 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).