Responsibilities

Lead pursuit execution by integrating inputs from design, scheduling, procurement, and operations to deliver competitive final pricing.
Develop multi-tiered estimates ranging from early-stage conceptual budgets to highly detailed, quantitative GMP and lump-sum bids.
Conduct robust estimate analyses and value engineering to optimize project costs and support strategic pursuit positioning.
Partner with design managers, project operations, and schedulers to evaluate constructability, design evolution, project phasing, and site logistics.
Act as a primary pre-construction point of contact for clients, design partners, and vendors to validate project assumptions and clarify scope anomalies.
Perform rigorous technical reviews and de-scoping of trade partner proposals to verify compliance and eliminate risk.
Identify, quantify, and document critical cost drivers, supply chain constraints, and project risks, escalating vulnerabilities with mitigation plans.
Formally guide and review the work of junior estimating staff or specialized technicians assigned to your projects.
Maintain and leverage Gray’s historical cost databases, benchmarking tools, and pre-construction best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–10 years of dedicated pre-construction and estimating experience.
Proven track record of successfully estimating large-scale commercial or industrial projects (ideally $10M to $50M+).
Specific experience in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Distribution sectors.
Deep understanding of the design-build delivery method.
Expert-level use of Bluebeam Revu, Timberline/Sage, and OnScreen Takeoff.
Advanced utilization of MS Excel for complex data analysis, pricing models, and historical benchmarking.
Experience with Autodesk Suite, BuildingConnected, or similar bid solicitation and project management ecosystems.
Strong situational leadership skills with demonstrated ability to guide junior estimators and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Ability to confidently present estimates to executive leadership and clients.
Energetic, analytical problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Sharp eye for identifying project risks and value-engineering opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): True ownership culture where Gray automatically allocates company stock to team members on an annual basis.
Comprehensive Healthcare: Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance packages designed to protect you and your dependents.
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Available Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) choices.
Wellness & Career Mobility: Access to corporate total-wellness initiatives, mental health resources, continued technical training, and advanced professional development tracks.

Compensation

Competitive Salary: Highly competitive base pay tailored directly to your years of estimating experience and specialized market expertise.; Performance Bonuses: Annual performance-based bonus opportunities aligned with project milestones and overall company success.; Retirement Planning: Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan

Work Arrangement

On-site — Versailles, KY

Additional Information

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position does not have direct administrative supervisory responsibilities (such as hiring, firing, or performance reviews).
However, it requires strong project-level leadership, functional direction, and active mentorship of junior estimators and pre-construction staff assigned to your project teams.