Construction Project Executive – Advanced Technology Market

Gray

Construction Project Executive leading complex design-build projects for Gray Construction. Managing project strategy, financial performance, schedules, risks, customer relationships, and teams.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale construction projects, including profit and loss accountability, project scheduling, and risk management. Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders while ensuring project profitability and compliance with contractual obligations.

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Project ManagementProfit And Loss AccountabilityConstruction Contracting MethodsRisk ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost EstimationChange Order ManagementBudget MonitoringContractual Language UnderstandingDesign/Build Project ManagementProcurement ManagementFinancial AnalysisSafety Program ImplementationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Scheduling ApplicationsEstimating ApplicationsWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareEmail Applications

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementDesign DisciplinesEngineeringProject ProfitabilityConstruction SafetyField OperationsSubcontractor ManagementProject CloseoutAction Item TrackingMaster Schedules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate customer and team meetings; maintain and distribute meeting minutes and action-item registers
Ensure project start-up meetings occur with appropriate team members
Track project action items through completion
Ensure timely completion of submittal reviews, status reports, closeout documents, and maintenance manuals
Visit project sites regularly
Monitor project progress, budgets, and costs; identify issues and develop corrective actions
Develop project proposals and project-specific execution strategies
Coordinate execution strategy buy-in across Construction, A/E, MEP Services, and Field Operations
Monitor purchasing of materials, subcontracts, equipment, and services for savings while meeting safety, quality, schedule, training, and profitability requirements
Ensure proper issuance of subcontractor and customer change orders
Ensure accurate, timely completion and monthly review of red files and job-cost reports
Manage one large $200MM+ project, a highly complex project, or multiple construction projects
Oversee development and maintenance of master schedules
Assess schedule progress and develop corrective measures with Field Operations, A/E Services, and MEP Services
Document and communicate delays; prepare notices and schedule-extension documentation
Develop and monitor project risk-management plans and corrective measures
Ensure contractual terms and conditions are understood and acted upon
Promote and implement safety and quality programs
Serve as primary customer contact and account manager; manage escalations before Director-level escalation
Develop relationship-management and project-communication plans
Demonstrate Gray's core values and ensure workflow continuity
Mentor and train Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other staff
Foster cooperation among engineering, design, and construction-site teams
Communicate regularly with Project Executives and senior leadership
Supervise multiple team members and external resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Minimum of seven consecutive years total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects
Minimum of five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects
Experience with lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction contracting methods
Understanding of legal aspects and implications of contractual language
Proven record increasing project profitability from initial project profit margin on multiple projects
Knowledge of engineering and design disciplines, associated costs and fees, and technical aspects sufficient to represent Gray as the primary customer contact
Knowledge of impacts of changes across design, engineering, and construction phases
Experience managing process or production equipment procurement or installation, or comparable mission critical, distribution, manufacturing, utilities, or equipment projects, with component value exceeding two million dollars per project
Knowledge of equipment components, systems, and installation procedures for estimates and proposals
Ability to mentor and train project staff
Proven experience developing aggressive project schedules
Proven experience preparing cost estimates for industrial design/build projects
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory publications
Ability to write reports and business correspondence and present information effectively
Ability to develop, interpret, and understand complex financial information
Basic business mathematical skills
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, or other instructions
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications
Working knowledge of scheduling and/or estimating applications may be required
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Overtime may be required (not a benefit)