Manager, Electrical, Pre-Const Services

Gray Construction • Lexington, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gray Construction is hiring a Manager, Electrical Pre-Construction Services for its Lexington, Kentucky office. The role leads electrical pre-construction work, including estimating project costs, coordinating subcontractor bids, contributing to system design, and communicating technical and commercial details to internal and external customers. The position is intended for an experienced professional who can apply technical expertise, communication skills, and business acumen to diverse, high-profile projects. It offers collaboration with industry experts and may include travel to construction sites to see project designs in progress.

The manager develops and refines cost estimates, performs value engineering, coordinates subcontractor proposals and bids, maintains project and contract documentation, supports proposals and bid evaluations, and helps transition projects from pre-construction into construction. The role also provides technical recommendations and oversight for electrical-system design, while supporting concurrent pre-construction efforts and execution teams. It provides indirect leadership to technical professionals and may include direct management of an entry-level employee.

The position is based in a generally normal office environment with moderate noise and controlled temperature and humidity. Travel is less than 20%, and overtime may be required. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Significant experience in electrical design, project estimating, or construction management; 8 or more years of related experience is stated, and the position summary identifies 8–12 years as the target range.
• Experience with at least one of the following: electrical distribution systems, controls, lighting, power generation, process engineering, electrical design, single-line diagrams, or construction management.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents from subcontractors and engineers to verify compliance with project scope.
• Experience working with design and engineering managers to ensure projects are designed, specified, procured, and constructed within operating guidelines and technical requirements while satisfying customers.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership abilities, including guiding teams in system design, installation, and problem-solving and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; presentations to internal and external customers are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to travel less than 20%.
• An energetic, self-motivated, collaborative approach and interest in a team environment and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent years of related experience may be considered instead of a technical degree.
• An MBA, related business qualification, or related business experience is desirable.
• Prior construction-estimating experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with industry-specific modeling or estimating tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine electrical-system cost estimates using historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications.
• Perform value-engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost-efficiency while preserving design integrity.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to refine estimating techniques and improve accuracy and precision.
• Apply knowledge of lump-sum, GMP, cost-plus construction management, and fee-based construction contracting methods, including a basic understanding of contractual language and its implications.
• Build relationships with electrical, security, and controls subcontractors.
• Distribute technical RFP documents, manage bid leveling, and align subcontractor proposals with project scope, technical specifications, and budget constraints.
• Review subcontractor proposals for technical compliance and identify gaps or matters requiring clarification.
• Maintain detailed records of cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documentation.
• Lead development of Exhibit A documents, contract documentation, and project status reports, clearly communicating technical and contractual details to stakeholders.
• Assist with project proposals, bid evaluations, and assessment of alternative-solution feasibility.
• Support the transition from pre-construction to construction by providing necessary documentation and detailed design specifications.
• Manage concurrent pre-construction efforts and support execution teams with development and deployment of complex system solutions.
• Recommend electrical-system designs and promote innovation, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to assess the technical feasibility and efficiency of proposed designs.
• Analyze and refine design documents to optimize system performance and integration within the project scope.
• Provide indirect leadership and mentoring to technical professionals; in some cases, directly manage an entry-level employee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior