**Who We Are** Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. **What You'll Be Doing** **Job Scope:** The Scheduler develops early project schedules that incorporate appropriate functional input to ensure project success. This position works with the project leadership team to ensure accurate and timely schedule controls are implemented and maintained during the project lifecycle. The selected individual will also provide oversight on projects that are executed with external engineering services (EPCM). This oversight will include establishing clear Owner expectations on EPCM deliverables and monitor EPCM progress as well as Earned Value Methodologies (EVM). **Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:** + Develop and manage early Front-End Loading (FEL) scheduling activities to meet project needs + Define resources in the project and identify any overallocations + Develop the schedule basis document accounting for project assumptions, concerns, risks/opportunities, exclusions + Provide input and functional oversight for scheduling activities post-FEL including provision of regular schedule updates + Lead or participate in interactive planning workshops with the project team and contractors + Lead project schedule risk analysis to ensure thorough understanding of risks and strategies to mitigate issues + Provide input to Constructability Reviews + Ensure team focus of critical path tasks and those with potential to turn critical + Assess, analyze, and validate contractor-provided schedules for quality, reasonableness, and competitiveness throughout the project lifecycle + Audit, validate and confirm physical progress and earned value calculations for both inhouse and contractor activities + Assess schedule impact of project changes and incorporate into project schedules + Track and implement project schedule updates + Ensure Project Controls Reports are issued to the project team in accordance with documented Project Controls Plans (frequency, format, etc.) + Provide updated final schedule to project team at project closure + Participate in developing the project risk register and risk management process for all projects **Ideal Background** **Experience:** This position requires 10+ years of capital project experience. 5-15 years' experience scheduling capital projects. **Required, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Proficiency in the following is required: + Industry standard best practice project scheduling processes and their application + Broad understanding of EPCM disciplines and activities that are necessary to design, construct, and start-up chemical processes + Ability to interface and communicate clearly with project teams + Primavera, MS Project + Earned Value Calculations **Physical Requirements:** + Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. \#LI-MR1 **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. 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