Manager, Mechanical, Pre-Construction Services

Overview

Gray Construction is looking for an experienced Mechanical Manager, Preconstruction to join our team in our Lexington, KY 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)

At Gray, we are shaping the future of construction through innovation and collaboration. From designing state-of-the-art data centers to contributing to strategic manufacturing, distribution, and distillery projects, we believe that every successful project starts with talented individuals eager to learn and grow.

 

The Mechanical or Electrical Manager will play a key role in the pre-construction phase, helping to estimate project costs, coordinate bids with subcontractors, design systems and communicate those details to internal and external customers. This position is ideal for professionals with 8-12 years of experience who are looking to highlight their technical expertise, communication skills, and business acumen in a dynamic environment.

 

You will gain hands-on experience working on diverse, high-profile projects and have the opportunity to travel to construction sites to see the designs you have helped influence come to life. As part of our team, you will work and partner with industry experts, giving you the resources, guidance, and exposure to showcase your skills and abilities.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• What we expect… (Essential Functions)

  • • Cost Estimating & Value Engineering:
    • Develop and refine cost estimates for mechanical systems based on historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications.
    • Perform detailed value engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost-efficiency while ensuring design integrity.
    • Collaborate closely with the design and engineering teams to refine estimating techniques and improve overall accuracy and precision.
    • Proficient in various contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost-plus construction management, and fee-based construction. Thorough understanding of legal aspects and implications of contractual language.
    • Subcontractor Coordination & Integration:
    • Cultivate strong relationships and partnerships with key mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls subcontractors, leveraging their expertise in system design and construction methodologies.
    • Lead the distribution of technical RFP documents, manage bid leveling processes, and ensure subcontractor proposals are aligned with project scope, technical specifications, and budget constraints.
    • • Resolve high-level technical conflicts or escalations between design teams and subcontractors to maintain scope, schedule, and cost integrity.
    • Internal and External Customer Presentations:
    • Plan, prepare, and present project specific details to internal and external customers.
    • Lead team presentations of project updates and deliverables to customers, engineers, sub-contractors or other team members.
    • Travel to support the project needs at any phase of construction or pre-construction.
    • Documentation & Reporting:
    • Prepare and maintain detailed, organized records of cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documentation.
    • Lead the development of exhibit A’s, contract documentation, and project status reports, ensuring all technical and contractual elements are clearly communicated to internal teams and external stakeholders.
    • Mentorship & Team Development
    • Provide leadership and direction for a multidisciplinary team, including junior engineers, technical staff, and interns. Set performance expectations and create development plans to b