Sr. Construction Project Manager, MEP- Food & Beverage Market

Gray AES; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for the MEP - Food & Beverage Market. The role involves managing project progress, negotiating with subcontractors, and ensuring construction quality and efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least three years of related experience. Strong project management and negotiation skills are essential. This position may require relocation to job sites and participation in safety programs. Join a passionate and innovative team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience required.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Energetic, self-motivated individual with a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor job progress using QMS.
• Perform cost estimates and bid solicitation.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Attend weekly job site meetings.
• Enforce safety program on site.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Negotiation

Construction regulations knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

QMS program

Scheduling applications

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Email applications

Job description

Overview

Gray Construction is looking for a Sr. Project Manager, MEP - Food & Beverage Market to join their team in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX or Lexington, KY 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, Advanced Technology, and Strategic Projects.

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.

• Develop, update and monitor job progress using QMS program, including scheduling, estimating and budgeting to ensure that construction of project parallels with schedule.
• Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates and bid solicitation.
• Provide research options and regulation information as required.
• Purchase and coordinate the delivery of certain materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications and budget.
• Reviews and approves invoices and change orders.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for specific trades ensuring that all scope is encompassed.
• Review vendor and subcontractor shop drawing submittals for construction as directed by the supervisor.
• Relocate to specific job sites (if required) in order to become familiar with procurement and construction practices.
• Attend weekly job site meetings. Assist in the preparation of various reports to assist in the successful management of the project(s), such as: monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of job files to ensure continuity of work flow. Submit verbal and written reports on project status to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with customer, direct consultants and subcontractors on the project(s).
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

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 may be required. Some travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.

Bachelor's degree from four‑year college or university and a minimum of three years related experience.

Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e‑mail applications. May also require working knowledge of scheduling applications.

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.

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.

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