Resource Operations Coordinator

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Who we want… (Requirements)

The Resource Operations Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing both field labor resources and tools, equipment, and materials across all construction projects. This role ensures the right people and assets are available, tracked, maintained, and deployed efficiently to support safe, on-time project execution.

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction operations, resource planning, logistics, tool/yard, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, labor coordination, and equipment management.
• Experience with inventory, asset tracking, or workforce planning systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be available to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Experience managing yard/tool operations preferred.
• Forklift or equipment operation certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

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.

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Plan, schedule, and allocate field labor across active and upcoming projects.
• Monitor labor utilization and adjust assignments to support productivity and schedules.
• Coordinate onboarding, transfers, and demobilization of field personnel.
• Identify and resolve labor shortages, conflicts, or overages.
• Oversee issuance, return, and tracking of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records in company systems.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety, damage, and compliance; coordinate repair or replacement.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are job-ready prior to deployment.
• Track asset utilization and identify trends in loss, damage, or inefficiency.
• Coordinate procurement and replenishment of tools, materials, and consumables.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting for operations and finance.
• Plan, organize, and maintain a clean, safe, and secure laydown yard.
• Manage receiving, labeling, storage, staging, and deployment of materials, trailers, and equipment.
• Coordinate loading/unloading and transportation logistics to project sites.
• Ensure proper storage, protection, and security of all assets.
• Conduct routine inspections for safety, housekeeping, and readiness.
• Monitor yard access and support site security measures.
• Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and site-specific procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all tools, labor, and yard safety standards.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Identify operational risks and implement preventative measures.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align priorities.
• Provide general operational support, including basic labor tasks when needed.
• Serve as central point of coordination for asset deployment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation across labor, tools, and inventory.
• Communicate regularly with project teams, field leadership, and operations.
• Provide reporting on resource utilization, asset status, and operational performance.
• 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 environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no 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.