Manager, Pre-Construction Services

Jobot

Birmingham, AL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$111,000–$167,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Budgeting, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing, Network Operations Center, Operations Management, Performance Management, Pricing, Professional Services, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Risk Analysis, Schematics, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Birmingham, AL

POSTED

Today

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Salary: $111,000 - $167,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized design-build organization providing integrated engineering, construction, manufacturing, and professional services for complex industrial and commercial projects. Our teams partner with some of the world's leading companies to deliver facilities across manufacturing, food & beverage, data centers, advanced technology, and distribution.

By bringing design, engineering, construction, equipment integration, and automation together under one organization, we deliver streamlined project execution from concept through commissioning. As we continue to grow, we are investing in talented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact on large-scale projects across the country.

Why join us?

This organization is a fully integrated design-build firm delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, engineering, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Over the past several decades, it has grown into a nationally recognized industry leader, partnering with leading domestic and international companies across the manufacturing, food & beverage, data center, advanced technology, and distribution sectors.

Its integrated delivery model provides clients with seamless support throughout the entire project lifecycle—from facility design and construction to custom process equipment, automation, and commissioning.

The company's culture is built around collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong client relationships. Team members are empowered to make an impact, take ownership of their work, and contribute to challenging, high-profile projects while continuing to grow professionally.

The organization believes that investing in its people is the foundation for long-term success, creating an environment where individual development and company growth go hand in hand.

Job Details

What we expect
Leads day‑to‑day pre-construction execution for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating estimating, scheduling, design collaboration, and procurement input through final pricing.
Develops and manages conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, ensuring scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing are complete, accurate, and aligned with pursuit objectives and Gray standards.
Prepares conceptual budgets and estimate analyses to support pursuit positioning, internal reviews, and customer discussions.
Coordinates closely with Gray operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability, phasing strategies, logistics planning, and smooth transition from pre-construction into execution.
Engages with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope, validate assumptions, and support development of reliable pricing and schedules.
Analyzes trade partner and vendor proposals to confirm scope alignment, identify gaps or risks, and support complete and defensible pricing.
Identifies, documents, and communicates key risks, opportunities, and cost drivers, escalating issues appropriately and contributing to informed decision‑making by senior pre-construction leadership.
Leads and coordinates pre-construction staff assigned to projects or pursuits, providing direction, reviewing work for quality and completeness, and coaching team members to improve performance.
Applies Gray’s pre-construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices, contributing to consistency and continuous improvement across the pre-construction team.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Proficient in standard business and pre-construction software tools, including document preparation, spreadsheets, email, and estimating‑related applications.

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About the Company

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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