[Hiring] Project Manager @NexGen Contracting

Role 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
• 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.
• Proactive problem solver and effective communicator.
• Travel requirements are up to 20%.
• Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Company Description

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.

Founded in 1960, Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services.