Project Executive

Overview NexGen is looking for a Project Executive, MEP to join their growing team! This position is travel-based. Responsibilities Why NexGen? 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. The NexGen team is made of career, trade‑specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self‑perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish. 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, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. 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. Qualifications Lead and supervise the lifecycle of multiple projects, ensuring they meet safety, quality, performance standards, and financial goals within budgetary and timeline constraints. Strengthen relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and partnership, and serve as the primary customer contact, especially when issues escalate beyond the Project Manager/Senior Project Manager level. Guide project teams towards excellence, setting clear goals, offering feedback, promoting professional growth, and ensuring the completion of essential documentation and meetings. Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, AP and AR processes, and change order management, while monitoring project metrics and KPIs for data‑driven decisions. Implement and monitor comprehensive risk management practices, ensuring all potential project risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and communicated effectively. Ensure comprehensive project documentation, from start‑up meetings to detailed project health reviews, and maintain systematic tracking of action items and project deliverables. Negotiate with stakeholders and resolve project hurdles to ensure successful project delivery while ensuring contractual terms are understood and adhered to by all parties. Mentor and train project management staff, fostering an environment of learning and professional development within NexGen's vision, core values, and mission statement. Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of experience, or 11 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven ability to ensure project success through effective planning, design, and execution, with demonstrated leadership in managing large, diverse teams and multi‑regional projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with construction project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, and CMIC. Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading teams, negotiating effectively, and fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and team members. Willingness to travel extensively, up to 75% of the time, to meet project needs and stakeholder engagements. Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills, combined with a strong ability to solve problems, plan resources efficiently, and schedule projects effectively. High level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement within all project phases. Deep knowledge of construction procedures, particularly in mechanical construction, with the ability to proactively identify and address potential project issues. Perform other duties as assigned. Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 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 will be required. Travel will be required. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gray, Inc.