Manager, Electrical, Pre-Construction Services
Listed on 2025-12-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Manager, Electrical, Pre‑Construction Services
US‑KY‑Lexington
Overview
Gray Construction is looking for a Manager to support our Pre‑construction team. This position will be based at Gray Construction's Lexington, KY office location.
Why Gray?Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. We focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers:
Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology.
Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one‑of‑a‑kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Our people—passion, commitment, and great team spirit—are the real differentiators.
Who We Want… (Requirements)Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering (or related discipline) preferred, with 8+ years in mechanical or electrical design, project estimating, or construction management.
- Equivalent years of related experience will be considered in place of a technical degree.
- MBA or related business qualification or experience desirable.
- Prior experience in construction estimating advantageous but not required; emphasis on design‑build MEP approach.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents from subcontractors and engineers to confirm compliance with the project scope.
- Experience working with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/are designed, specified, procured, and constructed within operating guidelines while meeting technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Mechanical candidates: experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, process piping, ductwork, wastewater, process engineering, mechanical design, or construction management required.
- Electrical candidates: experience with electrical distribution systems, controls, lighting, power generation, process engineering, electrical design, single line diagrams, or construction management required.
- Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
- 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 required to internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in industry‑specific modeling or estimating tools preferred, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
From designing state‑of‑the‑art data centers to contributing to strategic manufacturing, distribution, and distillery projects, we believe that every successful project starts with talented individuals eager to learn and grow.
The Mechanical or Electrical Manager will play a key role in the pre‑construction phase: estimating project costs, coordinating bids with subcontractors, designing systems, and communicating 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.
You will gain hands‑on experience 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, gaining the resources, guidance, and exposure to showcase your skills and abilities.
Key Responsibilities- Cost Estimating & Value Engineering
- Develop and refine cost estimates for mechanical or electrical systems based on historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications.
- Perform detailed value engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost‑efficiency while ensuring design integrity.
- Collaborate closely with the design and engineering teams to refine estimating…
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