Senior Project Manager (MEP-Travel)

NexGen is looking to add a travel based Senior Project Manager, MEP to join our team.

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Position Overview:
The Senior Project Manager is a critical role responsible for managing the entirety of construction projects from proposal to completion. This role requires a highly skilled individual with deep industry knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple project components. The Senior Project Manager ensures that all goals are met, including safety, quality, and team performance, across multiple projects. This role demands a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, is eager to learn and grow, and is driven to exceed expectations while fostering teamwork and professional development.

• Oversee safety compliance and foster a culture of safety-first.
• Manage job cost spread, project estimates, and financial aspects to ensure profitability across multiple projects.
• Lead sequencing, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Monitor project progress, oversee production analysis, and implement necessary changes.
• Conduct detailed project cost reporting and financial management.
• Monitor and assist with the AP and AR management process.
• Manage change order processes, including issuance, tracking, and cost management.
• Serve as the primary coordinator with general contractors/owners, ensuring clear communication and successful partnerships.
• Assist with divisional reporting efforts, including detailed documentation of field time, productivity, materials, safety, and other critical aspects.
• Resolve project hurdles and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct detailed project health reviews, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and financials, at a regular cadence.
• Perform routine job walks of project sites and interface regularly with all levels of field personnel.
• Timely and consistent attendance at all meetings is required.
• Assist the preconstruction team with project pursuits and proposal efforts.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or closely related field), and 8 years of industry experience with a proven track record in project management or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In lieu of the above requirements, 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus but not required
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, CMIC, or similar project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and present to stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time (in-state and out-of-state).

• Ability to work extended hours as required by projects schedules or urgent circumstances.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning, resource management, and project scheduling skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to navigate complex construction schedules and identify potential issues proactively.
• Dedication to promoting and ensuring workplace safety.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear.  They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.  Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.  May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations.  Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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