Job Description
Gray Construction is looking for a Life Science Project Executive - Food and Beverage Market in any of our offices, or remote and travel. Responsibilities Why Gray? Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the following markets: Manufacturing , Food & Beverage , Data Centers , Advanced Technology , and Distribution . Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project—from designing and building state-of-the-art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation. But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. “Personal growth precedes Gray’s growth.” – Stephen Gray, President & CEO, Gray, Inc. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual is key to the overall project success, including; planning, design, and execution. Has the ability and proven track record as a leader of multiple projects and large complex projects and has been instrumental in developing and leading proposal teams. Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of seven consecutive years total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects. Must have a minimum of five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects as required for the market this position serves. Must have experience in all contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction. Must understand legal aspects and implications of contractual language. Must have a proven record in increasing project profitability from the initial project profit margin on multiple projects. Must be sufficiently knowledgeable in technical aspects of engineering and design disciplines to represent Gray as the "primary point of contact" in initial project discussions with customers. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the impact caused by multiple changes in either the design, engineering, or construction phases and how they impact the overall project, from the cost, schedule, construction management, and construction operations perspectives. Must be knowledgeable of when and how to address these issues with customers. Must have managed a minimum of one projects in which all process or production equipment procurement or installation or both was within the scope of project services; or, must have managed all components of comparables to process projects for other specific industry types of projects, including, but not limited to, mission critical, large distribution and manufacturing, support utilities, equipment procurement, and installation, and manufacturing equipment and support utility installation. The total value of this component of work shall have exceeded two million dollars for each project. Should also have experience and knowledge of costs associated with discrete equipment components and systems and installation procedures in order to prepare estimates and proposals. Must be able to mentor and/or train other project staff, such as senior project managers, project managers, assistant project managers(s) or other team members. Must have proven experience in the development of aggressive schedules for projects with variables such as project type(s), areas, and seasonal start dates. Must have proven experience in preparing cost estimates for design/build projects in the industrial arena. Must be able to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical publications, or government regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employ