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Gray Construction is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join their team on the Field Operations side.

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.  

This position requires a commitment to working mandatory night shifts 4pm-4am, including evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to support project operations.

What We Expect

• Takes ownership of all aspects of the field activities from start up to completion on their projects. These activities include, but are not limited to project safety, quality, schedule, planning, jobsite logistics, leading the on-site management team, & subcontractor coordination and risk assessment.
• Maintaining and tracking overall project schedule as well as creating and maintaining a task specific two-three week lookahead. Use the schedule as a management tool to deliver the project on time. 
• Provide real-time data to PM/Scheduler for schedule maintenance.
• Ensure Site Safety requirements are being met all times including both personnel and jobsite standards. Assist on-site safety personnel if needed, be able to safely stop work when infractions are found, and counsel subcontractors and team members when violations occur.
• Train project team members on Gray software such as CMO, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Concur, E-Time and GoGray.
• Conduct site, and weekly meetings to coordinate subcontractor activities on site so that all teams are working cooperatively throughout the project and with the project schedule.
• Conduct monthly project reports to track overall progression of the project concerning safety, schedule, subcontractor performance, quality, budget and customer relations.
• Collaboration with PM team to ensure timely buyout of subcontracts and to ensure procurement schedule is managed to meet project schedule.
• Lead, teach, coach and train subordinates as to a professional contractual relationship with all parties involved with the project.
• Demonstrate through words, actions and Leads how to be firm but fair and to be professional in those relationships.
• Establishes and manages a jobsite safety culture in accordance with Gray's safety program.
• Leads by example and holds the site team accountable for adhering to Gray policies and procedures while teaching them and assisting them in achieving their goals.
• Actively facilitates growth of team members (Mentoring).
• Set up and close out construction site.
• Walks the project daily to witness work going into place is being completed safely, meets quality standards and project schedule.
• Communicates early and often and provide consistent factual information to the project team (i.e. project manager, design manager, customer, site team, subs, field ops, & etc.).
• Conduct required meetings to coordinate subcontractor activities on site.
• Review all drawings, i.e. shop, architectural, structural, etc. when they are issued to the field and coordinate and maintain a current set at all times.
• Studies project documents to ensure the project is being built per plans and specifications, and in accordance with the contract.
• Reviews project budget with the Project Manager on a regular basis. Is in tune with project financials and aware of the impacts the site team can have on the budget.
• Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval of Project Manager.
• May assist Project Manager in locating and evaluating potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers and participate in pre-award meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, i.e. cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports.
• Implement and execute project closeout and punch list procedures.
• Takes ownership of overall coordination and management of project team including PM and DM to ensure buyout and procurement is on schedule once site activities start.
• Assumes ownership of schedule after mobilization and ensures proper management of schedule to allow proper closeout to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Who We Want

• Must have a minimum of 10+ years related construction experience.
• Preferred experience would be candidates that have held the position of overall responsibility for field activities on the project site including collaboration between design, project, and schedule management.
• Our projects are large construction projects in the following markets: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Automotive, Distribution and Mission Critical. Project volumes will vary, but typically fall into the following ranges: $10mm to $50mm, $50mm to $100mm, $100mm to $200mm or over $200mm.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to manage and direct on-site project teams to successful completions.
• Must be able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents.
• Strong people management skills.
• Should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment and exemplifies Gray's Core Values as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications. Skills in utilizing bluebeam, Microsoft excel, and sharepoint.

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 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.  The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration.  The noise level is generally moderate to loud.   Overtime may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May lead multiple subordinate supervisors and other support staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Takes ownership of training newer team members.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; as well as other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110K to 140K. 

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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