Project Engineer at Gray Construction in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction services. As a family-owned company, we focus on the manufacturing, food & beverage, automotive, distribution, mission critical, and commercial markets for domestic and international customers. It’s the spirit of the people at Gray—passion, commitment, and a great team environment—that makes our company a great place to work. Our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives by creating unforgettable customer experiences and great projects. The people of Gray exemplify our core values: we put safety and quality of life first, we are customer and relationship driven, and we demonstrate the golden rule—we treat others the way we want to be treated.

Who we want… (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university – Architecture, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Construction Management Degree.


• Ideal experience is mission critical/data center projects OR experience with critical environments (hospital, casino, etc).


• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and smartphones.


• May also require working knowledge of scheduling applications.


• Should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a passion for collaboration and professional development.


• You should be able to lead by example at all times and be able to listen and follow all instructions provided by the site team.

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.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

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


• Perform estimating, bidding and subcontract procurement on projects.


• Reviews and approves invoices.


• Assist the Project Manager with the coordination and scheduling of the construction management activities on projects.


• Develop, maintain and report project status to the customer. Assist the Project Manager to develop project proposals.


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


• Read and route incoming mail. Locate and attach appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by manager.


• Compose and process routine correspondence.


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


• May coordinate proposal and bid package information or coordination of document release. May 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.


• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.


• Other duties may be assigned.

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

Indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.

EEO Disclaimer

Our Company will be proactive in employing and advancing qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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