Manager, Pre-Const Services

Overview

Manage pre‑construction estimating, design coordination, and subcontractor integration for MEP projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• value engineering
• design review
• pre‑construction
• rfp management
• subcontractor coordination

Tasks

-Prepare and maintain detailed, organized records of cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documentation. -Perform detailed value engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost-efficiency while ensuring design integrity. -Analyze and refine design documents to optimize system performance and integration within the broader project scope. -Manage concurrent pre-construction efforts and support execution teams through the development and deployment of complex system solutions. -Support a seamless transition from pre-construction to construction phases by delivering necessary documentation and detailed design specifications. -Collaborate with design teams to ensure the technical feasibility and efficiency of proposed designs. -Collaborate closely with the design and engineering teams to refine estimating techniques and improve overall accuracy and precision. -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. -Cultivate strong relationships with key mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and controls subcontractors, leveraging their expertise in system design and construction methodologies. -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. -Review subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical requirements and identify any gaps or areas for further clarification. -Develop and refine cost estimates for mechanical or electrical systems based on historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications. -Assist in preparing project proposals, conducting bid evaluations, and assessing the feasibility of alternative solutions. -Provide expert-level recommendations for the design of mechanical or electrical systems, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.Collaborate with design teams to ensure the technical feasibility and efficiency of proposed designs.Analyze and refine design documents to optimize system performance and integration within the broader project scope. -Provide expert-level recommendations for the design of mechanical or electrical systems, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• leadership
• mba
• 8+ years
• electrical design
• hvac
• estimating tools

What You Bring

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. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate, and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required. Travel less than 25%. -Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff. Proven ability to guide teams in applying best practices for system design, installation, and problem-solving. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Presentations are required to internal and external customers. -Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. -Equivalent years of related experience will be considered in place of a technical degree. -Prior experience in construction estimating is advantageous but not required. (Emphasis on design-build MEP approach with coordination of design and engineering efforts.) -An MBA or related business qualification or experience is desirable. -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering (or related discipline) is preferred, with significant experience (8+ years) in mechanical or electrical design, project estimating, or construction management. -Experience working with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/are designed, specified, procured, and constructed within the boundaries of operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction. -Proficient in various contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost-plus construction management, and fee-based construction. Basic understanding of legal aspects and implications of contractual language. -Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents from subcontractors and engineers to confirm they comply with the project scope. -Electrical Candidates – Experience with electrical distribution systems, controls, lighting, power generation, process engineering, electrical design, single line diagrams, or construction management is required. -Proficiency in industry specific modeling or estimating tools is preferred, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite. -Mechanical Candidates – Experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, process piping, ductwork, wastewater, process engineering, mechanical design, or construction management is required. -Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.

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Benefits

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.

About Gray

-Evolved into a global powerhouse blending engineering, architecture, construction, and equipment services into cohesive solutions. -From tobacco barns to mega-projects, the company’s rise reflects its knack for pivoting—absorbing design-build, automation, and digital services under one roof. -Gray engineers complex facilities—semiconductor fabs, advanced battery plants, food and beverage processing sites, data centers, and distribution hubs—by integrating systems early for agile design and execution. -Their projects range from carbon-neutral distilleries and bourbon mash-houses to Amazon logistics centers, Mercedes-Benz assembly lines, Qcells battery parks, and Kraft Heinz plants. -A tapestry of sister brands—Gray AES, Gray Solutions, InLine Engineers, Anderson Dahlen, AD Process Equipment, and NexGen—gives the company depth in automation, specialty fabrication, and real estate. -Unique among general contractors, Gray builds its own process equipment and embeds engineering teams on projects, enabling mid-stream design pivots and tightly coordinated execution. -The company’s blend of family culture, integrated services, and global reach makes it both nimble and reliable on projects that demand innovation and scale.

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Visa Sponsorship

-this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.