Construction Project Manager - Data Center Market

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We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager II with 6+ years of large‑scale construction management experience based in our Lexington, Kentucky office.

• Supports the coordination of interrelating activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, and customers, design, and engineering efforts.
• Responsible for organizational, leadership, communication, management, and problem‑solving skills on the project(s).
• Monitors and reports on the financial status of the project(s) and is responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
• Heavy involvement in the development of job progress schedule to ensure that actual construction parallels with the schedule.
• Purchases and monitors the delivery of all needed materials for the scope of responsibility on the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Negotiates contracts with trade partners and vendors for the trade scope of responsibility, eliminating scope gap and limiting project risk.
• Reviews and approves trade partner and vendor payment requests.
• Evaluates change order requests from trade partners in a timely fashion.
• Works with design and engineering teams to ensure project(s) is/are designed, procured, and constructed within the boundaries of operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Prepares and presents many of the various reports to successfully manage the project(s), such as monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings, status reports, etc.
• Organizes and maintains job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work for the scope of responsibility.
• May be responsible for estimating efforts relative to the project(s) and proposal preparation efforts.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation, and enforcement of Gray’s safety and quality programs on site.
• Supports and engages with the overall team leadership and collaboration of multiple teams on the project.

• Minimum six years of experience in construction management and a proven track record as a Project Manager I or equivalent.
• Experience completing at least two projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent.
• Preferably holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative software provided by Gray.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and passionate about collaboration and professional development.
• High achiever who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative company environment.
• Ability to meet reasonable accommodations for disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. 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; 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. The job typically occurs 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.

Overtime will be required. Travel will be required.

Will supervise project support team members, as well as subcontractors.

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.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.