Life Science Project Executive - Food and Beverage Market

Life Science Project Executive - F&B Market Join to apply for the Life Science Project Executive - F&B Market role at Gray Gray Construction is looking for a Life Science Project Executive to join their F&B Market in any of our offices, or remote+travel. Company overview 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, Data Centers, Distribution, Advanced Technology, and Strategic Projects. Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering allows 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. Key responsibilities Responsible for the overall management of one large $200MM+ or an individual project with a high level of complexity or multiple construction projects. Key responsibilities are organized into the following functional areas:

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Facilitates Customer and Team meetings and ensures that detailed meeting minutes and action items are recorded and promptly distributed. Ensures that all project start‑up meetings are held when required with the appropriate team members. Tracks and completes project action items to support project requirements. Ensures that project staff completes submittal reviews, status reports, close‑out documents, and maintenance manuals promptly. Visits project sites regularly.

FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Monitors progress to identify issues early during budget/cost reviews, develops corrective actions, and provides reports to the Responsible Director, Regional Manager or VP. Operates within budgetary limitations and requirements. Develops proposals and execution strategy, including proposals, buy‑in from across disciplines, and a reporting process to update Market Leaders. Monitors purchasing of required materials, subcontracts, equipment, and services, ensuring optimal savings while meeting safety, quality, scheduling, training and profitability requirements. Ensures correct change orders to subcontractors and customers and manages red files accurately and timely, reviewing them with the Site Manager monthly.

SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE

Oversees project team in development and maintenance of the master schedule to ensure conformance to strategy and contractual obligations. Collaborates with Field Operations Managers, A/E Services, and MEP Services to assess schedule progress, identify potential issues and develop corrective measures. Documents and communicates delays, producing timely notices and justification for schedule extensions.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Ensures all contractual terms are understood and decisions are rendered or actions taken accordingly. Ensures safety, quality, scheduling, training and profitability goals are met, promoting safety and quality programs. Develops the project risk management plan and assigns responsibilities for monitoring and reporting progress. Assesses effectiveness of plans, develops changes to plans and corrective action steps with the team. Provides oversight, identifies potential issues and assists teams in mitigating risks. Demonstrates and communicates a clear approach to problem solving.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Primary customer contact and account manager, serving as a transitional stop before escalation to the Director. Develops relationship management plans, assigns responsibility within the team, and reports progress; includes relationships with customer, subcontractors and consultants. Creates a project communication plan outlining lines of communication for the project team, customer, subcontractors and consultants. Assesses effectiveness of plans, develops changes and corrective actions with the team. Exhibits leadership qualities, awareness of Gray core values and respect for project staff, subcontractors, suppliers and customers. Ensures continuity of workflow in the absence or termination of subordinates or other project staff.

TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT

Ensures project staff support and abide by the company’s vision, core values and mission statement. Monitors teamwork cohesiveness and develops action plans to correct related issues. Mentors and trains senior and junior project managers, ensuring adequate training for Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.

COLLABORATION

Ensures project staff maintain a cooperative working environment with engineering, design and construction site staff. Communicates regularly with other Project Executives and responsible higher‑level managers in carrying out responsibilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

The Responsible Director, Regional Manager or VP has the authority to execute subcontract agreements, release early payments, accept deviations from insurance limits and execute customer change orders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or a minimum of ten years related experience or equivalent combination. Minimum of seven consecutive years of total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects. Minimum of five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build or hard‑bid projects required for the market. Experience in all contracting methods (lump sum, GMP, cost‑plus, fee‑based) with understanding of legal implications. Proven record in increasing project profitability from initial margin on multiple projects. Thorough knowledge of engineering and design discipline costs and fees, capable of representing Gray as primary contact in initial project discussions. Knowledge of impact of changes in design, engineering or construction phases on cost, schedule and operations, and ability to address issues with customers. Experience managing projects with process or production equipment procurement/installation valued over $2 million. Ability to mentor and/or train other project staff. Experience in developing aggressive schedules for projects with variable types and seasonal start dates. Experience preparing cost estimates for design/build projects in the industrial arena. Ability to develop harmonious relationships with owners, coworkers, vendors, suppliers and community stakeholders. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical publications and government regulations; ability to write reports and business correspondence; ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and the public; ability to develop, interpret and understand complex financial information. Mathematical Skills Basic business mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division across all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or other forms. Other Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and e‑mail; working knowledge of scheduling and/or estimating applications. 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. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, and talk, and occasionally need to climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirement: close vision. Normal office environment with moderate noise, controlled temperature/humidity. Overtime may be required. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise multiple team members in various positions and external resources. 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr Gray