
Subject Matter Specialist - Operations Consultant
Part-timeHargrove Engineers & Constructors
Concord, CAPart-time$100–150/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Subject Matter Specialist – Operations Consultant supports industrial construction projects through technical coordination, construction and design-phase services, and review of engineering and construction documents. The role coordinates with staff, discipline leads, design leaders, clients, and contractors, and provides on-site startup assistance. The posting prefers 10 or more years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience; a related bachelor’s or master’s degree is also preferred.
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Concord, CA
Part time
2026-001112
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Extensive knowledge of construction safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents
environment. Ability to insure contractor’s activities are planned and executed with safety first.
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Familiarity with and utilizing department standards.
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Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a task.
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Technical contractual activities on one or more projects of various sizes.
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Promoting continued relationships with clients.
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Participating in field construction efforts, design phase services and all subcontracting as well as
participating in all major technical, cost, scheduling and performance decisions.
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Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
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Providing on-site assistance during startup.
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Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
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Consulting with design leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the
scheduled completion of the project.
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Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
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Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for input.
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Reviewing construction specifications.
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Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering
drawings and specifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
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Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
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A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and
construction processes.
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Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
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Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers,
contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
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Ability to handle stress with poise.
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Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
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Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members.
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Ability to set priorities.
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Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Good presentation skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
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Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
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Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant
jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $100 per hour
Maximum Salary: $150 per hour
Ideal Background
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field
from an accredited university is preferred.
Licensing: No licensing is required for this position.
Experience: This position prefers 10 or more years of relevant industrial
construction coordination and administration experience.
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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How this job compares
Set against the 449 open Operations Consultant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open Operations Consultant jobs in California and 449 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Operations Consultant postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (435 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 390 of the 449 open Operations Consultant jobs (87%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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