Site Manager - In-Plant, Special Projects

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?

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 years in industrial or process-related construction projects.
• Familiarity with MEP scopes, rigging, structural platforms, and equipment installation.
• Experience working in active plant environments (food/beverage preferred).
• Familiarity with Procore or similar project management software.
• Experience managing self-perform or trade partner labor.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to Sumner, WA.

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.

• Daily on-site coordination of subcontractors: General Mechanical (MEP, rigging) and Keithly Electric (electrical, controls).
• Lead weekly trade partner meetings and daily huddles; manage look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor execution progress against schedule and flag issues to PM.
• Use PROCORE to manage RFIs, daily logs, observations, and progress photos.
• Act as field liaison with KDP operations team to coordinate access, logistics, and permitting.
• Ensure safety practices are upheld; coordinate with Site Safety Manager.
• MEP Site Manger studies the mechanical, electrical, piping, plumbing and fire protection specifications to plan procedures for construction on the basis of start and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Assist MEP Project Manager in locating and evaluating potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval of MEP Project Manager.
• Assist in the development of MEP project schedule within the entire construction schedule. Prepare estimates in areas of MEP self-performed work and assist in complete project estimate. Individual poses the ability to assist in coordination/management of all trades throughout build process.
• Assist in selection of qualified bidders and negotiate final prices.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, i.e. cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports.
• Review all drawings, i.e. P&IDs, Mechanical, Electrical, Shop, Architectural, Structural, etc. when they are issued to the field and coordinate and maintain a current set at all times.
• Assist in pricing work, draft changes and change orders to be reviewed by MEP Project Manager.
• Assist in ensuring customer satisfaction with the project.
• Coordinate and manage on-site construction activities from pre-start-up to completion.
• Schedule work, including subcontractors.
• Assist in the productivity and quantity tracking of the subcontractors installed work.
• Determine materials, equipment and tools needed.
• Secure appropriate supply sources.
• Set up and close out construction site.
• Serve as on-site Safety Officer when one is not specifically assigned to the project. And also, will be required to participate in the company’s safety portion of the QMS program.
• Responsible for procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specification, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Individual will consult with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force.
• Prepares or review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports and/or direction from MEP Project Manager.
• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company, industry standard, and job specifications.
• Will ensure the company QMS program is used and maintained in accordance to company standards. Individual will be able to generate reports and traceability for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• OSHA 30 preferred, but not required.
• Other duties may be 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, 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 supervisory responsibilities over trade partner labor.

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