Life Science Project Executive - Food and Beverage Market

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Life Science Project Executive to oversee large F&B projects, managing multiple complex construction tasks while ensuring financial success and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in project management, with a proven track record in design/build projects. This full-time position allows for remote work with travel, providing mentorship to staff and strong collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience or equivalent education.
• Seven years of profit & loss accountability.
• Five years managing design/build or hard bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage large projects over $200MM.
• Monitor budget and costs, develop corrective actions.
• Maintain a master schedule and communicate changes.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Relationship Building

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Life Science Project Executive – F&B Market

Gray Construction is seeking a Life Science Project Executive for the Food & Beverage market, available for any of our office locations or remote work with travel.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of large projects ($200MM+) or multiple complex construction projects.
• Project Administration: facilitate meetings, record minutes, track action items, ensure submittal reviews and status reports are completed.
• Financial Success: monitor budget and costs, develop corrective actions, produce reports to Directors and VPs, and develop proposals and execution strategies.
• Schedule Performance: maintain master schedule, collaborate with field operations, identify potential delays, and document and communicate schedule changes.
• Risk Management: understand contractual terms, develop risk management plans, oversee risk mitigation and reporting.
• Relationship Management: serve as primary customer contact, develop relationship plans, coordinate with A/E Services and MEP Services.
• Team Member Development: mentor and train senior and assistant project managers, ensure training and development plans.
• Collaboration: maintain cooperative work environment with engineering, design and construction teams, communicate with other Project Executives and Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college/university or minimum 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Seven consecutive years of profit & loss accountability on multiple projects.
• Five years managing all disciplines of design/build or hard bid projects for this market.
• Experience with all contracting methods (lump sum, GMP, cost‑plus, fee‑based).
• Proven track record of increasing project profitability from initial margin.
• Deep technical knowledge to represent Gray as the primary point of contact in initial project discussions.
• Ability to manage and mentor various levels of project staff.
• Experience developing aggressive schedules and cost estimates for industrial design/build projects.
• Strong relationship building skills with owners, vendors, suppliers and stakeholders.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to present and respond effectively.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, e‑mail; knowledge of scheduling and estimating applications.
• Mathematical skills: basic business math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions.
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems, interpret instructions, evaluate solutions.
• Physical demands: ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, lift up to 50 lbs, some climbing or stooping.

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, protected veteran status, or disability.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Construction