Job Description

Overview

Why NexGen?NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executingturnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated withGray 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 tomeeting our customers’ unique needs.Position OverviewThe Senior Project Manager is a critical role responsible for managing the entirety of constructionprojects from proposal to completion. This role requires a highly skilled individual with deep industryknowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple project components. The Senior ProjectManager ensures that all goals are met, including safety, quality, and team performance, across multipleprojects. This role demands a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, iseager to learn and grow, and is driven to exceed expectations while fostering teamwork and professionaldevelopment.

Responsibilities

Who we want… (Requirements)

• Oversee safety compliance and foster a culture of safety-first.
• Manage job cost spread, project estimates, and financial aspects to ensure profitability acrossmultiple 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 clearcommunication 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, ata regular cadence.
• Perform routine job walks of project sites and interface regularly with all levels of fieldpersonnel.
• Timely and consistent attendance at all meetings is required.Assist the preconstruction team with project pursuits and proposal efforts.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or relatedfield from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience, or 10 years ofconstruction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education andexperience.

• 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 tostakeholders.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team memberto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable 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 100lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

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

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has supervisory responsibilities over the Project Manager role.

EEO DisclaimerGray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminatedagainst on the basis of disability.