NexGen is looking to add a Project Controls Engineer to help support their growing team in a regional office! 

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.

Who we want… (Requirements)

The Project Controls Engineer plays a vital role in supporting the financial and project controls functions for commercial concrete construction projects. Reporting to the Project Controls Senior Manager, this position is responsible for managing cost tracking, project documentation, and coordination across multiple teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to do several tasks throughout a workday. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or construction management from an accredited college or university and 1 year of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of construction related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, software and e-mail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of cost tracking, scheduling, and quality control standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and how various risk factors affect construction
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Travel up to 10% is required.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Monitor and maintain project budgets, job cost codes, and financial tracking tools. 
• Support monthly billing cycles, including preparation of pay applications and financial reports. 
• Assist project teams with schedule tracking and provide cost forecasting support. 
• Track and improve production tracking best practices for past performance and future projections 
• Provide support for job cost audits and project-specific cost reporting requirements. 
• Gain an understanding of the various departments within NexGen and their contributions to the project’s success. 
• Supports establishing the project forecast baseline and monitoring monthly forecast and spending analysis in accordance with NexGen's policies, procedures, and expectations. 
• Use different tools and platforms to assist project teams in monitoring potential risks and evaluating their financial impact 
• Assist the project management team in developing the project cost work breakdown structure and job cost set up
• Develop project invoice schedule of values
• Manage the project cost earned vs actual value cost tracker
• Manage vendor invoices
• Prepare project change request and customer change orders
• Trend project cost and report deviations from plan
• Prepare projects for close-out including review of commitment against actual cost
• Prepare monthly project financial reports
• Manager level 3 schedule (MS Project, Primavera experience preferred)
• Work Experience in quantitative field and/or construction is strongly preferred

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, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

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.