Strategic Preconstruction Estimator & Growth Leader

granger-construction; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Granger Construction is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimator in Michigan to lead cost planning, set the estimating direction, and guide project strategy across complex commercial builds. You will build client relationships, manage design-phase estimates, and mentor junior staff to ensure accurate, competitive proposals.

You’ll collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to align scope, schedule, and budgets, while leveraging technology to improve estimating accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/CE or related field.
• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets, design-phase estimates, and cost plans.
• Knowledge of CM, Design-Build, and IPD methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts across estimating, budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and planning.
• Own the estimating process by reviewing specs, drawings, and pre-bid information.
• Drive cost planning with conceptual budgets and detailed cost plans.
• Provide strategic project guidance through value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subs, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor in pursuits, proposals, and client relationships.
• Support business development through networking and proposals.
• Monitor market trends to position Granger for long-term success.
• Mentor and develop estimators and preconstruction staff.
• Champion process improvements and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Granger Construction is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimator in Michigan to lead cost planning, set the estimating direction, and guide project strategy across complex commercial builds. You will build client relationships, manage design-phase estimates, and mentor junior staff to ensure accurate, competitive proposals.

You’ll collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to align scope, schedule, and budgets, while leveraging technology to improve estimating accuracy and