Construction Project Manager- Life Science Market

Gray; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray is seeking a Construction Project Manager for the Life Science Market in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of eight years of construction management experience, preferably in a Project Manager II role. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, monitoring financials, and enforcing safety programs. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in construction management.
• Previous experience in a Project Manager II role or equivalent.
• Energetic, self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interrelating activities of trade partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitor and report on the financial status of the project.
• Manage subcontract and contract administration.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Financial monitoring

Safety program enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile devices

Job description

Gray Construction is looking to add a Construction Project Manager – Life Science Market to join teams in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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.
• Responsible for 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.
• Champions overall team leadership and collaboration of multiple teams on the project.

Qualifications

Minimum eight years of experience in construction management and technical knowledge supporting projects in a Project Manager II role or equivalent, or completion of at least two projects in such a role.

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

Proficient with Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative programs/software provided by Gray.

Energetic, self‑motivated individual who enjoys a team environment and is passionate about collaboration and professional development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise project support team members, as well as subcontractors.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequent standing, walking, use of hands and arms, reaching, talking or hearing. Must climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. Must lift up to 25 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs occasionally. Exposure to wet, humid conditions, mechanical parts, and weather. Noise level moderate to loud. Overtime and travel required.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.