Project Manager, In-Plant Special Projects

Position Overview

The Project Manager is a critical role responsible for managing the entirety of construction projects from planning to completion. This role requires a highly skilled individual with deep industry knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple project components. The Project Manager ensures that all project goals are met, including safety, quality, and team performance. This role demands a proactive individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, is eager to learn and grow, and is driven to exceed expectations while fostering teamwork and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience, or 8 years of construction‑related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, MS Project, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, CMIC, or similar project‑management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and present to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective planning, resource management, and project scheduling skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to navigate complex construction schedules and identify potential issues proactively.
• Dedication to promoting and ensuring workplace safety.

• Oversee project safety compliance and foster a culture of safety‑first.
• Manage job cost spread, project estimates, and financial aspects to ensure profitability.
• Lead project sequencing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, oversee production analysis, and implement necessary changes.
• Conduct detailed project cost reporting and financial management.
• Approve invoices, oversee material/equipment procurement, and manage financial expenditures.
• Manage change order processes, including issuance, tracking, and cost management.
• Serve as the primary coordinator with general contractors/owners, ensuring clear communication and successful partnerships.
• Lead reporting efforts, including detailed documentation of field time, productivity, materials, safety, and other critical aspects.
• Resolve project hurdles and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

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.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Construction