Strategic Projects PM - Remote/Travel

NexGen Contracting; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Contracting, based in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role supports self-perform services across concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes within Gray Construction's ecosystem.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of experience, with PMP/Lean/Six Sigma credentials considered a plus. Travel up to 20% is expected. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Credentials such as PMP/Lean/Six Sigma areBeneficial.

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

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Communication

PMP

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

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

Job description

NexGen Contracting, based in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through closeout. The role supports self-perform services across concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes within Gray Construction's ecosystem.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of experience, with PMP/Lean/Six Sigma credentials considered a plus. Travel up to 20% is expected. Visa sponsorship is not provided.