Senior Contract Consultant

Houston, TX

Full time

2026-001176

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the execution of large and complex capital projects or multiple major projects simultaneously.

• Provide strategic oversight to project management teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a senior-level point of contact.

• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Drive successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, cost, and resource requirements.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Project Managers, Engineers, and other project team members.

• Support project planning, execution strategies, and project controls activities.

• Facilitate communication and coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance stakeholders.

• Promote continuous improvement of project execution processes and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards throughout project execution.

• Support business development efforts, project pursuits, and client engagement activities as requested.

Ideal Background

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Experience

• 15+ years of project management, program management, engineering, construction, or industrial leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success leading large capital projects in the manufacturing, chemical, energy, pulp & paper, refining, utility, or industrial sectors.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong track record of client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience supporting project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

• Strong project execution and project delivery expertise.

• Advanced understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk mitigation.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.

• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

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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