Senior Estimator — Preconstruction Strategy Lead

Ganem Companies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Ganem Construction seeks a Senior Estimator in Phoenix to lead estimating and preconstruction from pursuit to pricing. You will partner with PX, design teams, and ownership to align budgets with project goals and market conditions.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive estimates, managing budgets, and driving value engineering while engaging trade partners and suppliers for competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, commercial preferred.
• Experience leading estimates on mid- to large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of design-build and/or negotiated work.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Office, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates.
• Develop and manage budgets, cost plans, and pricing narratives.
• Perform value engineering and cost optimization aligned with client goals.
• Analyze drawings, specs, and proposals for complete scope coverage.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of estimates.
• Lead trade partner outreach and bid leveling.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for scope and risk.
• Maintain knowledge of local market conditions and trends.
• Establish best practices and workflows for the estimating team.
• Promote accountability and consistency across estimates.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations communicating budgets and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with design managers and operations teams to align scope and pricing.
• Support BD with budgets and feasibility studies.
• Help refine preconstruction processes and SOPs.
• Maintain organized cost data and documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Design-build knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Ganem Construction seeks a Senior Estimator in Phoenix to lead estimating and preconstruction from pursuit to pricing. You will partner with PX, design teams, and ownership to align budgets with project goals and market conditions.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive estimates, managing budgets, and driving value engineering while engaging trade partners and suppliers for competitive pricing.