Senior Construction Project Manager

Gray, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager with 10-15 years of experience in construction management, specifically in large industrial projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills, overseeing project teams while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role offers an opportunity to excel in a dynamic work environment focused on effective collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management.
• At least 7 years managing large industrial construction projects.
• Experience as lead project manager required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and communicate effectively with project staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, scheduling, and profitability goals are met.
• Visit project sites at least every two weeks.
• Supervise project managers and other support personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Gray Construction is looking to add a Sr. Construction Project Manager- Manufacturing Market to their Dallas, TX office.

Responsibilities

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, Data Centers, Distribution, Commercial and Advanced Technology.

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, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

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

What we expect...

• • Demonstrate leadership qualities and awareness of staff working relationships. Extend consideration, courtesy and respect to project staff, subcontractors, suppliers and customers.
  • Demonstrate and communicate a consistent and clear approach to problem solving.
  • Ensure that goals for safety, quality, scheduling, training, and profitability are met for each project. This includes promotion and implementation of the safety program and QMS.
  • Ensure that all contractual terms and conditions in both owner contracts and subcontracts are understood by all parties. Must be able to render decisions and/or take appropriate action(s) based on the contractual obligations of all parties.
  • Monitor the purchasing of all required materials, subcontracts, equipment and services for project(s) by project staff and other team members, ensuring optimal savings within safety, quality, scheduling, training, and profitability requirements.
  • Ensure that the project staff support and abide by the company's vision and mission statement.
  • Ensure that project staff and other team members maintain a cooperative and willing work environment with the engineering and design staff as well as the construction site staff.
  • Supervise project managers, assistant project managers and support personnel (i.e. project staff) when applicable. Includes evaluation of project staff in accordance with the company's performance review policies.
  • Operate within budgetary limitations and requirements.
  • Ensure "project start-up meetings" are held when required, so that all participating parties understand the project history. The startup meeting will include, but is not limited to, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Design Managers, Site Managers, major subcontractors (including mechanical, electrical, and fire protection), and any specialty subcontractors.
  • Visit project sites as necessary, but at a minimum of two week intervals.
  • In the absence or termination of subordinates or other project staff, ensure continuity of work flow.
  • Actively support and participate in the Project Managers Association (PMA).
  • Ensure that project staff is issuing change orders to subcontractors and customers according to the work procedures.
  • Ensure that project staff is completing red files accurately and in a timely manner, as well as reviewing the red file and/or job cost reports with the Site Manager on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure that any delays on the project are appropriately documented and communicated to all pertinent parties; includes producing timely notices and development of documentation to justify extensions to the schedule, and/or taking development of documentation to justify extensions to the schedule, and/or taking appropriate measures to adhere to or modify the schedule.
  • Ensure that project staff completes status reports, closeout documents and maintenance manuals promptly.
  • Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

The new team member is required to have ten to fifteen years of experience in construction management, with a minimum of seven to ten years’ experience managing large industrial construction projects. Experience as the lead project manager of a construction project is required.

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

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.