Manager, Pre-Construction Services

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.

Captures and manages project scope, assumptions, quantities, and pricing to ensure alignment with pursuit objectives and Gray standards.

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.

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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Office environment with moderate noise and controlled temperature/humidity.
• Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.