Operations Manager- Steel Division

Overview

NexGen is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all Steel field operations Nationwide.

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

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, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

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.

This pivotal role entails direct supervision over our General Superintendents across various domains, including Place and Finish, Field Engineering, and Project Execution sectors.

Qualifications

Who we want… (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of experience, or 10 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-perform experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Procore
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects, or similar scheduling software
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Plan and review compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
• Conduct basic contract review
• Possess financial acumen on both projects and corporate basis.
• Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions for the corporate office and executive operations
• Analyze and improve organizational process and workflow, employee and space requirements, and equipment layout; implement changes
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, reporting, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Onboarding introductions to new hires, safety debrief, etc.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Meet or exceed operations labor budget for the corporate office
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues for the corporate office management staff
• Run a safe, injury/accident free workplace
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
• Work closely with management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings
• Organize and manage schedules for the executive team
• Screen and prepare correspondence and presentations for the executive teams
• Prepare travel arrangements for the executive team
• Coordinate business engagements and morale events for the corporate staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environments where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The role will require supervisory work of employees with differing experience and skill levels.

Provide guidance, training and mentoring of employees to ensure they meet their career path objectives.

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.

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