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Hargrove

Project Controls Specialist

LocationRichmond, VA
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 4, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have19
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
Extreme attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines
Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences
Ability to set priorities
Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project
Ability to determine construction material quantities
Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Nice to have1
Bachelor or Master degree in Construction Science, Building Science or advanced coursework
Eligibility1
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Skills
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Timberline Estimating
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Paid holidays
PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
What You’ll Be Doing
About the role
Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling of heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
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Monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
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Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system. Assist in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
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Developing estimates for construction projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change notices.
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Developing and maintaining the cost system including reconciling commitments, change orders, contractor invoices and producing cost reports.
Ideal Background
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master degree in Construction Science, Building Science or advanced coursework is highly preferred.
Certification: No certification is required for this position.
Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
•
Extreme attention to detail.
•
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
•
Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
•
Ability to set priorities.
•
Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
•
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
•
Excellent presentation skills.
•
Excellent organizational skills.
•
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
•
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
•
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
•
Ability to determine construction material quantities.
•
Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
•
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
•
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
•
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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.
Benefits
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.
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