Senior Manager, Pre-Construction & Estimating

Gray Construction; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pre-Construction Services Manager. The role focuses on cost estimating, bid analysis, and presenting value to customers across diverse markets. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent and 5+ years related experience. Strong computer and estimating software skills are essential. Reasonable accommodations may be available under policy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent, or 5 years related experience.
• Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail.
• Energetic, self-motivated team player who enjoys collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Responsibilities

• Review data and drawings to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists of cost estimates.
• Evaluate multiple proposals for multiple trades to formulate bid analysis in determining the subcontractors who have the cost & scope covered, for proposal efforts and awarding subcontracts.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, change order pricing, vendors or subcontractors agreement, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Develop & deliver presentations internally and externally with customers.
• Total understanding of all divisions of work and is able to extract required information from Customer’s to develop a “Request for Proposal”.
• Can provide conceptual estimates and project scope from limited Customer information within 24 hours.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Estimating software

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Gray Construction in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pre-Construction Services Manager. The role focuses on cost estimating, bid analysis, and presenting value to customers across diverse markets. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent and 5+ years related experience. Strong computer and estimating software skills are essential. Reasonable accommodations may be available under policy.