Construction Assistant Project Manager - Food & Beverage Market

About 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor job progress using QMS program, including scheduling, estimating, and budgeting to ensure that construction of project parallels with schedule.
• Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates, and bid solicitation.
• Provide research options and regulation information as required.
• Purchase and coordinate the delivery of certain materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications and budget.
• Review and approve invoices and change orders.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for specific trades ensuring that all scope is encompassed.
• Review vendor and subcontractor shop drawing submittals for construction as directed by the supervisor.
• Relocate to specific job sites (if required) in order to become familiar with procurement and construction practices.
• Attend weekly job site meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports to assist in the successful management of the project(s), such as: monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings, and status reports.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Submit verbal and written reports on project status to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with customer, direct consultants, and subcontractors on the project(s).
• Responsible for the communication, implementation, and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of three years related experience.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail applications.
• Working knowledge of scheduling applications may be required.
• Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, with a passion for collaboration and professional development.

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.

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.
• 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 may be required.
• Some travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.