Strategic Projects PM — Remote Opportunity

NexGen Contracting; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Contracting in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead complex, cross-functional programs from planning through closeout. This role emphasizes strategic execution, governance, and executive reporting across multi-discipline teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor’s in construction management, engineering, or business, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and credentials such as PMP or Lean/Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field; 5–7 years of experience.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and exec reporting.
• PMP/Lean/Six Sigma or similar credentials are beneficial.
• Travel 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 sponsors.
• Lead workstream execution and hold owners accountable for commitments and quality.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, communications, training, handoffs, and sustainment.

Skills

Scope management

Schedule management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

PMP

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

NexGen Contracting in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead complex, cross-functional programs from planning through closeout. This role emphasizes strategic execution, governance, and executive reporting across multi-discipline teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor’s in construction management, engineering, or business, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and credentials such as PMP or Lean/Six Sigma.