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Ralph A. Hargrove

CEO & President
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Ralph A. Hargrove founded Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in Mobile, Alabama, in 1995—launching the company from the attic of his home after years of experience in plant engineering for the paper, chemical, and petrochemical industries. With steadfast support from his wife, Kimberly, and his children, Katrina and Corey, he built the foundation for what Hargrove would become.

  • Founded Hargrove Engineers & Constructors (1995, Mobile, Alabama)
  • Built an early reputation in small projects, automation, and turnarounds
  • Expanded into large capital projects by the mid-2000s
  • Launched specialized divisions: Life Sciences (2012), Controls & Automation (2013), Tormod (2019)
  • Opened Tecnohargrove offices in Monterrey and Mexico City (2021)
  • Licensed general contractor in 30+ states; services extend into Canada
  • 100% teammate-owned; 2,700 teammates across 19 offices

Biography

Recognizing the need for specialized technical services and strong client relationships, Hargrove quickly earned a reputation for quality in small projects, automation, and turnarounds. By the mid-2000s, the company expanded into large capital projects with clients such as Kimberly Clark and Mitsubishi Polysilicon—success that helped establish Hargrove’s standing in major project execution.

Hargrove has continued to grow nationwide, with offices located from coast to coast. Specialized divisions—including Hargrove Life Sciences (2012), Hargrove Controls & Automation (2013), and Tormod (2019)—have extended the company’s capabilities to support a wide range of client needs.

In 2021, Hargrove opened two Tecnohargrove offices in Monterrey and Mexico City, Mexico. More recently, Hargrove Equipment Solutions was launched to serve specialized mechanical needs, offering turnkey support in bulk material handling, machine design, and simulation. Using ANSYS tools, the team predicts equipment performance across changing conditions.

Today, Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and construction management firm—and a licensed general contractor in over 30 states—providing services into the Canadian provinces. Operating under the philosophy of being the “Right People… in the Right Place… at the Right Time,” Hargrove continues to grow through innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to client success.

About Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and construction management firm supporting industrial clients with specialized capabilities in areas such as life sciences, controls and automation, and mechanical equipment solutions. The company operates as a 100% teammate-owned organization with offices across the U.S. and an expanding international footprint.

Selected Milestones

  • 1995: Founded in Mobile, Alabama
  • Mid-2000s: Expanded into large capital projects
  • 2012: Hargrove Life Sciences launched
  • 2013: Hargrove Controls & Automation launched
  • 2019: Tormod launched
  • 2021: Tecnohargrove offices opened in Monterrey and Mexico City