NexGen is looking for a Project Manager - QSEM to join their growing team in Lexington, KY.

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.

Why Quality Street Equipment & Materials?

Quality Street Equipment & Materials (QSEM) provides top-tier equipment rental and material purchasing services, aimed at supporting Gray’s projects and optimizing operational efficiency. Ensuring seamless jobsite execution from start to finish, QSEM's services expand our in-house capabilities, enhance project flexibility and expertise, and further solidify Gray’s position as a leader in the industry.

Position Overview:

Team Member will be responsible for overseeing and managing the rental operations of equipment for various construction projects. The Project Manager will ensure that all necessary equipment requests are received, ordered and delivered on schedule, while meeting the project requirements. This role involves coordinating with trade partners, internal teams, and vendors to ensure best pricing, equipment availability, quality, and optimal performance. The Project Manager will also manage all budgets, timelines, invoice auditing, and logistical aspects related to the rental process.

Key Responsibilities:

• The project manager will coordinate the interrelating activities of subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Will monitor and report on the financial status of the project(s) and is responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed equipment and materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Monitoring all phases of the project to stay on schedule and within budget until project completion.
• Collaborate closely with Trade Partners, be a resource for current information, and be proactive in anticipating and meeting their needs.
• Negotiate best pricing with national vendors to ensure cost effective equipment and materials.
• Audit all monthly billings from vendors before invoicing subcontractors
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests
• Issue changes in the work to receive prices from vendors in a timely fashion.
• Prepare various reports to successfully manage the project(s), such as monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings, and status reports.
• Maintain and manage project financials through the use of CMiC.
• Organize and maintain job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Submit verbal and written reports on project status to management.
• Review drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work and site operations.
• Responsible for estimating efforts relative to the project(s) and proposal preparation efforts.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety and quality programs on site.

Who we want... (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and present to customers.
• Effective planning, resource management, and project scheduling skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work extended hours as required by projects schedules or urgent circumstances.

• Dedication to promoting and ensuring workplace safety.
• Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time (in-state and out-of-state).

• Experience as a lead project manager for construction projects.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus but not required
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, CMIC, Monday.com, or similar project management software.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to navigate complex construction schedules and identify potential issues proactively.

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 25lbs, 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.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no 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.

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