Project Manager I - Gray Construction

Gray Construction is currently looking for a Project Manager I to join our Fullerton, CA team.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering 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. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Who we want… (Requirements)

The new team member is required to have a minimum of four years of experience in construction management and have the technical knowledge and experience supporting projects in an Assistant Project Manager role

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

Possesses advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative programs/software provided by Gray.

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.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Supports the coordination of interrelating activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, and customers, design, and engineering efforts.
• Responsible for organizational, leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills on the project(s).
• May monitor and report on the financial status of the project(s) and is responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
• Supports development of job progress schedule to ensure that actual construction parallels with the schedule.
• Purchases and monitors the delivery of all needed materials for their scope of responsibility on the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications.
• Negotiates contracts with trade partners and vendors for their trade scope of responsibility, eliminating scope gap and limiting project risk for their scope of responsibility.
• Reviews and approves trade partner and vendor payment requests.
• Evaluates change order requests from trade partners in a timely fashion.
• Works with design and engineering teams 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.
• Prepares and presents many of the various reports to successfully manage the project(s), such as monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings, status reports, etc.
• Organizes and maintains job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work for their scope of responsibility.
• 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. 

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 $100K to 130K. 

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.