Project Manager, In-Plant Special Projects

Project Manager, In-Plant Special Projects

Gray

Location:

Portland, Oregon (per diem for temporary relocation offered)

The Project Manager is a critical role responsible for managing the entirety of construction projects from planning to completion. This role requires a highly skilled individual with deep industry knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple project components. The Project Manager ensures that all project goals are met, including safety, quality, and team performance. 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.

• Manage construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and team performance.
• Lead teams, present to stakeholders, and drive proactive problem solving.
• Coordinate with general contractors/owners to ensure clear communication and successful partnerships.
• Oversee project sequencing, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget controls.
• Monitor project progress, production analysis, and implement necessary changes.
• Conduct detailed cost reporting, financial management, and approve invoices, material/equipment procurement, and expenditures.
• Manage change order processes, including issuance, tracking, and cost management.
• Resolve project hurdles and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

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

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider in engineering, design, construction, smart manufacturing, and equipment manufacturing services. Founded in 1960, Gray consistently ranks as an industry leader and focuses on markets such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. Gray’s people—passion, commitment, and teamwork—drive its success.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience, or 8 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, MS Project, Word, 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• 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.
• Oversee project safety compliance and foster a culture of safety‑first.
• Manage job cost spread, project estimates, and financial aspects to ensure profitability.
• Lead project sequencing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, oversee production analysis, and implement necessary changes.
• Conduct detailed project cost reporting and financial management.
• Approve invoices, oversee material/equipment procurement, and financial expenditures.
• Manage change order processes, including issuance, tracking, and cost management.
• Serve as the primary coordinator with general contractors/owners, ensuring clear communication and…