Project Engineer – Pre-Construction Services

Jobtailor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Coordinator to support pursuits and projects in Birmingham, AL. You will assist with estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing analysis.

This role coordinates with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability, phasing, and pricing accuracy, while preparing exhibits and other backup documentation. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years related experience required; proficiency in Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in standard business and pre-construction software tools, including document preparation, spreadsheets, email, and estimating-related applications.
• Experience with large-scale, non-residential construction projects is preferred.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction efforts on assigned pursuits and projects.
• Assist with estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing analysis.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, pricing inputs, and estimate backup documentation.
• Assist with conceptual and detailed budgets, documenting assumptions and identifying questions or gaps.
• Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability, phasing, and pricing accuracy.
• Assist with trade partner and vendor outreach and proposal reviews.
• Confirm scope alignment and clarify risks or discrepancies.
• Support proposal development and pre-construction deliverables, including exhibits, narratives, scope matrices, and related documentation.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and reviews.
• Prepare meeting materials, document action items, and support follow-up.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Estimating-Related Applications

Job description

• Support pre-construction efforts on assigned pursuits and projects
• Assist with estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and pricing analysis
• Develop quantity takeoffs, pricing inputs, and estimate backup documentation
• Assist with conceptual and detailed budgets, documenting assumptions and identifying questions or gaps
• Coordinate with operations, design management, procurement, and scheduling teams to support constructability, phasing, and pricing accuracy
• Assist with trade partner and vendor outreach and proposal reviews
• Confirm scope alignment and clarify risks or discrepancies
• Support proposal development and pre-construction deliverables, including exhibits, narratives, scope matrices, and related documentation
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and reviews
• Prepare meeting materials, document action items, and support follow-up
• Learn and apply Gray’s pre-construction tools, processes, and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in standard business and pre-construction software tools, including document preparation, spreadsheets, email, and estimating-related applications
• Experience with large-scale, non-residential construction projects is preferred
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, tablets, and smartphones
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Close vision ability
• Ability to work overtime when required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pre-construction processes, including estimating, quantity takeoffs, and budget development, while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure project accuracy and alignment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Estimating
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Budget Development
• Strong Communication Skills
• Pre-Construction Software Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Estimating
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Budget Development
• Scope Development
• Pricing Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Non-Residential Construction
• Pre-Construction Processes
• Constructability
• Proposal Development
• Vendor Outreach

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Estimating-Related Applications