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Trade Partner Relations & Development Manager

Overview

Gray Construction is seeking a Manager of Trade Partner Relations & Development to support the Pre-Construction team.  This position will based in the Lexington, KY office.

 

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. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, 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. 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.

 

Who we want… (Requirements)

 

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or a minimum 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possess advanced computer skills and abilities including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail applications. Ability to process computer data, format and generate reports. Ability to multi-task and adjust work performance to changing priorities while sustaining required deadlines.

 

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.

 

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

 

Subcontractor Relationships & Outreach:

  • Expand and strengthen relationships with subcontractors across all project regions, growing Gray’s subcontractor network.
  • Facilitate introductions between subcontractors and Gray’s construction management and preconstruction teams, fostering stronger working relationships.
  • Participate in or arrange project outreach events designed to connect subcontractors with Gray and its projects
  • Maintain working relationships with bidders and suppliers involved with the performance of assigned tasks.
  • Maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of trade partners on Gray projects.
  • Seek out and meet one-on-one with companies to find qualified subcontractors and suppliers to expand the company’s trade partner database.

 

Promoting Inclusivity of Diverse Suppliers and Subcontractors:

  • Maintain and continuously update a database of diverse suppliers and subcontractors within the Building Connected platform, ensuring accessibility for Procurement and Project Management teams.
  • Develop expertise in diverse contractor certification agencies, including their requirements, websites, and active contractor databases.
  • Monitor Pre-construction proposal activities to ensure diverse subcontractors are included in initial bid lists. Adjust bid lists in Building Connected based on project region research.
  • Track and report subcontractor diversity spend, making necessary adjustments to Gray’s Power BI tracking system based on accounting system updates.
  • Support project teams in meeting Owner-specified diversity and inclusion reporting requirements, assisting in the collection and presentation of diverse spend data.
  • Organize and participate in project outreach events to expand Gray’s diverse subcontractor base.

 

Managing Prequalification:

  • Manage the administration of Gray’s pre-qualification process
  • Manage the development of Operation’s subcontractor prequalification process, including establishing team member training programs, and providing training for new team members or those new to the platform team member training.
  • Support the screening and pre-qualification of subcontractors, ensuring all necessary information is reviewed before final approval in Trade Tapp (prequal software).
  • Coordinate subcontractor qualification renewal process.
  • Work closely with Project Management teams and subcontractor reviewers to resolve any issues that arise during the pre-qualification process.

 

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

 

This position has supervisory responsibilities of the prequalification team members.

 

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.

 

 

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April 18, 2025

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