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Project Manager - Commercial Construction (Issaquah WA, Lexington, KY or Atlanta, GA)

Gray
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
Gray Construction is currently seeking a Project Manager with Commercial Construction experience to be based in either Lexington, KY, or Issaquah WA.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, international service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing services. Consistently ranked among the top five industrial contractors in the U.S., we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Automotive , Distribution , Mission Critical , and Commercial .

Founded in 1960, Gray has grown to encompass a complementary family of brands designed to augment and enhance each other’s specialized capabilities without gaps or redundancies. Our robust offering which includes strategy, operational improvements, construction, extensive engineering, automation & controls, and equipment manufacturing—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.

Responsibilities

  • The project manager will coordinate the interrelating activities of subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and customers, design and engineering efforts.
  • Will monitor and report on the financial status of the project(s) and is responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
  • Develop job progress schedule to ensure that actual construction parallels with the schedule.
  • Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors for various trades, ensuring that all phases of the work are encompassed and that a clear definition of work responsibility is defined.
  • Review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
  • Issue changes in the work to receive prices from subcontractors in a timely fashion.
  • Work with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/are designed, procured and constructed within the boundaries of operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare various reports to successfully manage the project(s), such as monthly accounting reports, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports. AIA billing experience is preferred.
  • Organize and maintain job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
  • Submit verbal and written reports on project status to management.
  • Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
  • May be 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.


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

Will supervise project support team members, as well as subcontractors.

Qualifications

The new team member is required to have five to ten years of experience in construction management, with a minimum of three to five years’ experience managing “big box” retail construction projects preferred.

Experience as the lead project manager of a construction project is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture).

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.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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