Manager, Pre-Construction Services
About The Position
Our Birmingham, AL office is looking to add a Manager, Pre-Construction Services to their team. Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving top domestic and international companies in the following markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, and Distribution. Our integrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project – from designing and building state-of-the-art facilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation. But what truly defines Gray is our people. Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customers and one another. At Gray, you’ll find a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. “Personal growth precedes Gray’s growth.” – Stephen Gray, President & CEO, Gray, Inc.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
