Construction Project Manager - Distribution Facilities (Lexington, KY or Atlanta, GA)

Gray; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead projects in distribution or industrial facilities. Located in Lexington, Kentucky or Atlanta, Georgia, this role offers the chance to manage field teams, coordinate trade partners, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least six years in construction management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong scheduling, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction management.
• Technical knowledge and experience for a Project Manager I role or has completed at least two projects in that role.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and modern software used by Gray.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interrelated activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, design and engineering efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, management and problem‑solving on the project(s).
• Monitor and report the financial status of the project(s) and manage subcontract and contract administration.
• Develop and maintain the project progress schedule to ensure construction aligns with the plan.
• Procure and monitor delivery of materials for the project scope at optimum price and quality.
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and vendors to minimize scope gaps and project risk.
• Review and approve trade partner and vendor payment requests.
• Evaluate change order requests from trade partners in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure compliance with guidelines and technical requirements.
• Prepare and present reports (monthly red files, progress schedules, billings, status reports).
• Organize and maintain job files to ensure workflow continuity.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope compliance.
• Possibly assist with estimating efforts for the project and proposals.
• Uphold Gray’s safety and quality programs on site.
• Support team leadership and collaboration across multiple teams.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Team leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager, who ideally possesses experience in the construction of Distribution or Industrial facilities. This position will be located in Lexington, Kentucky or Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• 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 their scope of responsibility on the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Negotiates contracts with trade partners and vendors for their trade scope of responsibility, eliminating scope gap and limiting project risk for their scope of responsibility.
• 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 their 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.

But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated design‑builder delivering end‑to‑end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the following markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, and Distribution. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project from designing and building state‑of‑the‑art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

The new team member is required to have a minimum of six years of experience in construction management and have the technical knowledge and experience supporting projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent, and/or has successfully completed at least two projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture).

Possesses advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative programs/software provided by Gray.

The new team member should be an energetic, self‑motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast‑paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

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.

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. Overtime will be required. Travel will be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

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.