Senior Preconstruction Estimator: Lead Budgets & Value

Granger Construction; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Granger Construction seeks a Senior Preconstruction Estimator in Michigan to lead preconstruction efforts, develop budgets, and guide project strategy. You will review proposals, drawings, and bid information to establish scope and competitive estimates, while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will mentor estimators and drive continuous improvement through technology, best practices, and collaboration, positioning Granger for long-term success in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets, design-phase estimates, and project cost plans.
• Knowledge of CM, Design-Build, and IPD methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and construction technology platforms.
• Proactive, strategic mindset to lead multiple priorities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts across estimating, budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and planning.
• Review proposals, drawings, and bid info to define scope and develop competitive estimates.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed project cost plans aligning scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Lead value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to align goals.
• Participate in pursuits, presentations, interviews, and proposals to win new work.
• Support business development through networking and relationship-building.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities to position Granger for long-term success.
• Mentor estimators and preconstruction staff to develop future leaders.
• Champion best practices and leverage technology to improve estimating accuracy.

Skills

Preconstruction leadership

Estimation process ownership

Cost planning

Strategy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Client relations

Business development

Market awareness

Mentoring

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Construction tech platforms

Job description

Granger Construction seeks a Senior Preconstruction Estimator in Michigan to lead preconstruction efforts, develop budgets, and guide project strategy. You will review proposals, drawings, and bid information to establish scope and competitive estimates, while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will mentor estimators and drive continuous improvement through technology, best practices, and collaboration, positioning Granger for long-term success in a dynamic