Life Science Project Executive — Remote & Travel Ready

Gray; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking a Life Science Project Executive to lead multi-discipline teams on large Food & Beverage projects, with flexibility for office, remote work, and travel. You will drive strategic planning, client relations, and design/build execution across industrial facilities.

Ideal candidates bring strong P&L accountability, proven leadership across complex projects, and experience with multiple contracting methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years related experience.
• 7+ years of consecutive total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects.
• 5+ years managing all disciplines of design/build or hard bid projects as required for the market.
• Experience in lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based contracts.
• Proven record in increasing project profitability.
• Knowledge of costs and fees for engineering and design services.
• Ability to mentor project staff.
• Develop aggressive schedules for varied project types and start dates.
• Experience in cost estimates for design/build in industrial settings.
• Ability to build harmonious relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates customer and team meetings and ensures detailed minutes and actions items are distributed.
• Ensure project start-up meetings are held and actions tracked.
• Track project actions and ensure submittals, status reports, closeout documents and maintenance manuals are completed.
• Visit project sites regularly.
• Monitor progress, identify issues early, and provide corrective actions to maintain profitability and schedule.
• Monitor purchasing of materials, subcontracts, equipment to ensure cost savings and safety.
• Ensure change orders are issued and cost reports reviewed monthly.
• Oversee master schedule and coordinate with Field Ops and other services.
• Understand and apply terms of owner contracts and subcontracts.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Design/build

Contracting methods

Cost estimation

Team mentorship

Scheduling

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking a Life Science Project Executive to lead multi-discipline teams on large Food & Beverage projects, with flexibility for office, remote work, and travel. You will drive strategic planning, client relations, and design/build execution across industrial facilities.

Ideal candidates bring strong P&L accountability, proven leadership across complex projects, and experience with multiple contracting methods.