Strategic Preconstruction Estimator Leader

Granger Construction; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum healthcare

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Granger Construction in Detroit seeks a Senior Preconstruction Estimator to lead cost planning, develop budgets, and guide project strategy across complex commercial projects.

You will partner with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to deliver accurate estimates, select optimal designs, and win work while mentoring junior staff. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and client relationships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts across estimating, budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and planning.
• Own the estimating process: review specs, drawings, and bid info to develop competitive estimates.
• Drive cost planning and project strategy with conceptual budgets and design-phase estimates.
• Provide strategic project guidance through value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to align goals.
• Act as trusted advisor in pursuits, proposals, presentations, and client relationships.
• Support business development with networking, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM or Civil Eng

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Granger Construction in Detroit seeks a Senior Preconstruction Estimator to lead cost planning, develop budgets, and guide project strategy across complex commercial projects.

You will partner with owners, architects, engineers, and subs to deliver accurate estimates, select optimal designs, and win work while mentoring junior staff. This role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and client relationships.