Senior Manager, Pre-Construction Services - Data Center
Responsibilities
Leads pre-construction strategy for Gray pursuits and projects, from early opportunity evaluation through final pricing and transition to execution, while typically acting as Proposal Leader.
Directs the development and validation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates, aligning cost strategies with customer objectives, delivery approach, schedule, and risk profile.
Evaluates opportunities early, using limited or evolving information to support Go / No ‑ Go decisions, pursuit strategy, and effective allocation of Gray resources.
Serves as a trusted Gray partner to customers, designers, and consultants, helping define scope, align assumptions, and establish confidence in Gray’s approach.
Partners closely with operations, design management, procurement, scheduling, and other Gray departments as needed, ensuring constructability, market awareness, and a seamless transition from pre-construction into execution.
Drives value management and risk assessment, identifying cost drivers, escalation exposure, constructability challenges, and schedule risks early in the process.
Provides clear, decision ‑ support pricing and analyses, communicating assumptions, ranges, confidence levels, and risk – not just numbers.
Leads, mentors, and holds pre-construction teams accountable, while contributing to continuous improvement of Gray’s preconstruction tools, processes, and standards.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience in pre - construction, estimating, or project management with a focus on Mission Critical or Data Center construction.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members.
- Proficient in standard business and pre - construction software tools, including document preparation, spreadsheets, email, and estimating ‑ related applications.