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Gray

Gray

Brand positioning, strategy design, and execution

Assistant Project Manager - MEP, Manufacturing Market

Full-TimeDeadline 5/7/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Lexington, KY, USA+4 more

More locations: Birmingham, AL, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Some travel is required, and relocation to the jobsite may be required during the MEP portion of construction.

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional registration is required.
  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and email applications, are required.
  • The ability to use programs for calculating loads and performing cost analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, piping, or electrical trades is required.
  • The ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear is required; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may also be required.
  • The ability to work in office and jobsite environments with exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, electrical shock risks, explosives, vibrations, and moderate to loud noise is required.
  • Overtime and some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Research, analyze, and calculate data from customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine design or application feasibility.
  • Participate in the estimating process for customer design proposals.
  • Analyze subcontractor proposals to confirm that criteria are satisfied.
  • Participate in contract negotiations with subcontractors and vendors for various trades, ensuring all phases of work are encompassed and responsibilities are clearly defined.
  • Review subcontractor construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals to confirm compliance with the scope of work.
  • Participate in awarding subcontracts.
  • Coordinate design and engineering efforts, monitor and report project financial status, and administer subcontracts and contracts.
  • Participate in project progress scheduling to ensure construction follows the MEP project schedule.
  • Review subcontractor-installed construction to confirm compliance with the scope of work.
  • Purchase and monitor delivery of project materials for MEP divisions, ensuring price, quality, and specification conformance.
  • Participate in reviewing and approving subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
  • Issue changes in the work and obtain subcontractor pricing in a timely manner.
  • Work with design and engineering managers to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within operating guidelines, technical requirements, and customer expectations.
  • Visit job sites as needed to review progress and work quality; relocate to a jobsite during the MEP portion of construction when required.
  • Work with the overall Project Manager to verify the monthly MEP Red File report.
  • Communicate, implement, and enforce Gray's safety program on site.
  • Supervise drafting work performed by on-site and contract CAD drafters and administrative assistants for work generated by this individual.

About the company

Gray helps new businesses grow by shaping their brand and marketing plan. It starts with discovering the brand’s purpose and vision, then aligns leadership and culture. Gray designs a new business and marketing strategy to boost awareness and generate leads, and implements the required systems, processes, and key metrics to track growth. A team of experts provides hands-on support and mentoring to execute the plan. The company differentiates itself by offering practical, guided execution and a clear emphasis on honest sales as the foundation of its approach. Its goal is to help clients build a sustainable growth machine that turns strategy into measurable results.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The January 15, 2026 website refresh signals active messaging and service positioning.
  • Businesses still buy brand clarity and lead-generation help when growth stalls, especially in 2026.
  • Founder-friendly, execution-heavy consulting wins when clients want one team for strategy and implementation.

What critics are saying

  • No 2026 funding, hiring, or major client-win announcements surfaced for Gray & Co.
  • Its website copy looks interchangeable with countless boutique agencies competing on positioning and marketing.
  • If revenue depends on founder-led services, one senior departure can break delivery quality quickly.

What makes Gray unique

  • Gray & Co emphasizes story-driven branding, positioning, and execution, not just creative concepts.
  • Its January 15, 2026 site update centers brand purpose, leadership alignment, and KPI implementation.
  • Hands-on mentoring by experts targets founders needing operating discipline, not agency-only deliverables.

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