Manager, Pre-Construction Services

Gray Construction

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Bid Analysis, Blueprints, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Consulting, Cost Control, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Cost Estimates, Distribution Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Market Research, Network Operations Center, Physical Demands, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Strategy, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager

LOCATION

Lexington, KY

POSTED

9 days ago

### Compensation $ ### Hours Per Week 40 ### Number Of Positions 1 ### Job Description Manager, Pre-Construction Services US-KY-Lexington Job ID: 2026-5330 Type: Gray Construction, Inc # of Openings: 1 Category: PRECON-Pre-Construction. Gray Construction Overview Gray is looking to add a Manager, Pre-Construction Services to their Lexington office. Responsibilities 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 - , Data Centers, Distribution - , and Advanced Technology. 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. What we expect… (Essential Functions) * Effectively assist design/build proposal teams to prepare and submit competitively priced proposals, in a high-quality format that addresses the critical needs of the customer. * Prepare conceptual budgets for customers, quickly and accurately with limited information, in a manner to help position our chances for securing the project. * Complete understanding of MEP divisions of work and is able to extract required information from Customer’s to develop a “Request for Proposal”. * Analyzes MEP subcontractor proposals to confirm the criteria and scope are being satisfied. * Precisely communicate to others about Gray’s culture, competencies, and specific value added programs such as safety, quality, preconstruction, design/build services, market strengths, etc. * Provide market research, project lead evaluations, risk analysis and participate with strategic sales and department planning. * Able to seek new customers and manage existing customers, in conjunction with the company’s overall business development strategies. * Reviews data and blueprints to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists of cost estimates. * Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, change order pricing, vendors or subcontractors agreement, and determining cost effectiveness. * Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. * Consults with customers, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. * Reviews shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work. * Communicates and coordinates with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Estimators to ensure proposal accuracy and scope. * Ability to “Size up opportunities” and make “Go/No Go” recommendations on limited information. * Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Who we want… (Requirements) Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications. May also be required to utilize software applications specific to the estimating field. 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. 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 and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 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 indirectly manage team members supporting proposals and outside consultants. 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. #LI-PM1 Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities PI285402214 ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID 5330

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