Project Manager (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)

Hargrove is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects at a large industrial manufacturing facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a mechanical or chemical engineering background, excellent project management skills, and experience coordinating complex industrial projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead engineering, procurement, and construction projects from initiation through completion.

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project commitments are met.

• Develop and maintain project execution plans, resource forecasts, and project schedules.

• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and change management.

• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress reporting.

• Review engineering documents, vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and construction deliverables for compliance and quality.

• Ensure project documentation is properly reviewed, approved, and maintained.

• Support construction activities, startup efforts, and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Manage client expectations and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders.

• Champion change management processes and proactively address project risks and opportunities.

• Lead project teams while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.

• Minimum 5 years of engineering and project management experience in an industrial environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement activities, and construction processes.

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resource planning.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience supporting chemical processing, manufacturing, mining, metals, energy, or heavy industrial facilities.

Desired Skills

• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.

• Strong client relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience coaching and mentoring technical teams.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Exceptional leadership and organizational capabilities.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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