Manager, Pre-Construction Services

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned pre-construction leader to drive day-to-day execution for high-impact projects. You will manage estimates, budgets, and collaboration with design, procurement, and scheduling teams to deliver reliable pricing and schedules.

The role requires strong communication and leadership, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of related experience in a design-build or construction environment. This position is on-site and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient with standard pre-construction software tools, including documents, spreadsheets, email, and estimating applications.

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 with complete scope, quantities, pricing, and alignment to pursuit objectives.
• Prepares conceptual budgets and analyses to support pursuit positioning and customer discussions.
• Coordinates with Gray operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability and logistics planning.
• Engages with customers, designers, trade partners, and vendors to clarify scope and validate assumptions.
• Analyzes vendor proposals to confirm scope and identify gaps or risks for defensible pricing.
• Identifies risks and cost drivers, escalating issues to senior pre-construction leadership.
• Leads and coordinates pre-construction staff, providing direction and coaching to improve performance.
• Applies pre-construction tools, benchmarks, and best practices for consistency across the team.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Leadership

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Document preparation tools

Job description

Job details:
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dawit Demoz
Salary: $111,000 - $167,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized design-build organization providing integrated engineering, construction, manufacturing, and professional services for complex industrial and commercial projects. Our teams partner with some of the world's leading companies to deliver facilities across manufacturing, food & beverage, data centers, advanced technology, and distribution.

By bringing design, engineering, construction, equipment integration, and automation together under one organization, we deliver streamlined project execution from concept through commissioning. As we continue to grow, we are investing in talented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact on large-scale projects across the country.

Why join us

This organization is a fully integrated design-build firm delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, engineering, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Over the past several decades, it has grown into a nationally recognized industry leader, partnering with leading domestic and international companies across the manufacturing, food & beverage, data center, advanced technology, and distribution sectors.

Its integrated delivery model provides clients with seamless support throughout the entire project lifecycle—from facility design and construction to custom process equipment, automation, and commissioning.

The company's culture is built around collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong client relationships. Team members are empowered to make an impact, take ownership of their work, and contribute to challenging, high-profile projects while continuing to grow professionally.

The organization believes that investing in its people is the foundation for long-term success, creating an environment where individual development and company growth go hand in hand.

Job Details

What we expect

• 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's 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.

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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