Project Manager- Strategic Projects

Gray; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen seeks a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role is based in Franklin, TN with the option for remote work and travel up to 20%.

As part of Gray's NexGen contracting, you will coordinate stakeholders, develop governance, manage scope, schedule and budget, and report to senior leadership. This position emphasizes proactive problem solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, change management, or similar credentials are beneficial.
• Organized and execution-focused, the Project Manager leads project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with NexGen’s strategic objectives.
• Travel requirements are up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic initiatives into executable project plans with clear scope, milestones, resources, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align execution with strategic objectives.
• Establish project governance, workstream ownership, decision-making, and escalation processes.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, scope, and change control.
• Define and track KPIs, milestones, benefits, and project outcomes.
• Provide concise, decision-ready reporting and recommendations to leadership and project sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and hold owners accountable for commitments, quality, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, communications, training, handoffs, and sustainment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and current information within approved PMO systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.
• Support portfolio planning and exercise day-to-day authority over assigned projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, and governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scope management

Schedule management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

NexGen is looking to add a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to their growing team! This position is based out of Franklin, TN. Remote + travel will be considered.

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment,a nd a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Project Manager, Strategic Projects role is an experienced, accountable professional capable of leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning through closeout.

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required and five to seven years of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and executive reporting.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, change management, or similar credentials are beneficial. Organized and execution-focused, the Project Manager leads project planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, and project controls while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with NexGen’s strategic objectives.
• The successful candidate is a proactive problem solver and effective communicator who drives accountability, escalates issues appropriately, and builds strong cross-functional relationships.
• Travel requirements are up to 20%.

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.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What We Expect… (Essential Functions)

• Translate strategic initiatives into executable project plans with clear scope, milestones, resources, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align execution with strategic objectives.
• Establish project governance, workstream ownership, decision-making, and escalation processes.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Manage project risks, issues, scope, and change control.
• Define and track KPIs, milestones, benefits, and project outcomes.
• Provide concise, decision-ready reporting and recommendations to leadership and project sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and hold owners accountable for commitments, quality, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, communications, training, handoffs, and sustainment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and current information within approved PMO systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology, lessons learned, and after-action reviews.
• Support portfolio planning and exercise day-to-day authority over assigned projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, and governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.