Senior Manager, Project Controls and Finance - NexGen Contracting

NexGen is looking for a Senior Manager, Project Controls and Finance to join our growing team!

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.

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.

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager, Project Controls and Finance, plays a critical leadership role within NexGen Contracting’s Concrete Division. This senior-level position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis, while also leading long-term financial planning, modeling, and the development and tracking of financial and performance metrics. The role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in both project management and financial analysis, who can drive project success through effective controls, long-term financial strategy, and leadership.

Who we want… (Requirements)

Project Controls Leadership

• Lead and develop the project controls team, setting objectives and ensuring alignment with overall project and company goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project controls strategies for tracking project performance, costs, schedules, and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee document control processes, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, filing, and retrieval of all project-related documents.
• Conduct risk management activities, identifying potential project risks, and developing mitigation strategies.

Financial Strategy & Management

• Lead the development of long-term financial plans, including scenario planning, forecasting, and financial modeling to guide strategic decision-making.
• Develop, monitor, and report on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with project management and finance teams to establish and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure the financial health of projects.
• Provide financial oversight for projects, including variance analysis, cost forecasting, and profitability assessments.

Performance Metrics & Reporting

• Generate detailed reports on project status, including cost forecasts, schedule updates, compliance audits, and risk assessments for senior management.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across projects, ensuring continuous improvement in project performance and financial outcomes.
• Drive reporting efforts, including detailed documentation of field time, productivity, materials, safety, and other critical metrics.

Team Development

• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the project controls and finance function, leveraging best practices and innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
• Provide leadership and professional development opportunities to project controls and finance team members.

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)

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls, financial management, or related roles within the construction or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Timberline, Primavera, CMiC) and the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior communication skills capable of engaging with all levels of management, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%) for project oversight and team collaboration.

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 environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

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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