Gray is looking for a Preconstruction Services Project Engineer to join our team in our Lexington, KY office.

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

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. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

• Reviews data and blueprints to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists of cost estimates.


• 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.


• Consults with customers, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.


• Assist the Pre-Construction Manager in coordinating the design and engineering between various engineers for the customers’ process, equipment and installation.


• Assist the Pre-Construction Manager to develop project proposals.


• Reviews and approves invoices and change orders.


• Create and maintain departmental electronic files, forms, and brochures.


• Compose and process routine correspondence.


• Organize and maintain file system, and file correspondence and other records.


• Coordinate proposal and bid package information.


• Coordinate tracking contact status, vendor relations, meeting minutes.


• Conduct research then compile statistical reports.


• Coordinate and arrange meetings and events, including preparing agendas, reserving and preparing facilities, and transcription of meeting minutes.


• Other duties may be assigned

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, with two years of experience.

Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications.  Prefer experience with software applications specific to the estimating field (i.e. on-screen, etc.), but not required.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.