Field Operations Manager, Concrete

Nex Gen is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to oversee all concrete field operations Nationwide.

Why Nex Gen?

Nex Gen 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. Nex Gen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The Nex Gen team is made of career, trade‑specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs.

Nex Gen 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.

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.

This pivotal role entails direct supervision over our General Superintendents across various domains, including Place and Finish, Field Engineering, and Project Execution sectors.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of experience, or 10 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Concrete self‑perform experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Oversee all field operations nationwide, ensuring projects are executed per the devised plans.
• Directly supervise General Superintendents in Place & Finish, Field Engineering, and Project domains.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and ensure meticulous execution by the field team.
• Source, direct, and align manpower resources to meet project execution goals.
• Maintain robust customer relationships, staying engaged with the customer throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with customer management to resolve any conflicts or issues arising during various project phases.
• Validate project status and provide recommendations to ensure execution goals are met.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear.

This position has supervisory responsibilities over field and general superintendents.

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.