Pre-Construction Estimator I — Grow Your Career

Gray Construction; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Project Engineer to join the pre-construction team. You will assist with estimating project costs, develop quantity takeoffs, and coordinate bids with subcontractors to support accurate pricing and timely proposals.

The role collaborates with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling to ensure constructability and pricing accuracy while using Gray's pre-construction tools and standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in standard business and pre-construction software tools.
• Experience with large-scale, non-residential construction projects preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction efforts on assigned pursuits and projects, assisting with estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing analysis under the direction of pre-construction leadership.
• Develop accurate quantity takeoffs, pricing inputs, and estimate backup documentation.
• Assist with preparation of conceptual and detailed budgets, documenting assumptions and questions for review.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support constructability, phasing, and pricing accuracy.
• Assist with trade partner and vendor outreach and proposal reviews, confirming scope alignment and escalating issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Gray Construction in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Project Engineer to join the pre-construction team. You will assist with estimating project costs, develop quantity takeoffs, and coordinate bids with subcontractors to support accurate pricing and timely proposals.

The role collaborates with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling to ensure constructability and pricing accuracy while using Gray's pre-construction tools and standards throughout the project lifecycle.