Senior Estimator

Achieve Your Potential

Make an Impact: Be a key player in expanding Granger’s presence in the Ohio market, working on exciting, high-profile projects.

Career Growth: With mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a chance to influence business development, your potential here is limitless.

Top-Tier Benefits: From platinum-level healthcare to an industry-leading 401(k) match, we prioritize your well-being and financial success.

Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) let you balance work and personal life while giving back to your community.

Culture of Collaboration: Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork, where your voice and expertise make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Preconstruction Efforts: Oversee all aspects of preconstruction, including estimating, budgeting, logistics, scheduling, and execution.
• Own the Estimating Process: Review proposal specifications, drawings, and pre-bid meetings to determine scope and content for competitive estimates.
• Drive Strategy & Execution: Develop and communicate estimates for complex projects, ranging from conceptual budgets to detailed hard bids.
• Collaborate & Build Relationships: Partner with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to align on project goals and ensure financial success.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: Participate in project pursuit efforts, assisting with presentations, proposals, and interviews to secure new work.
• Expand Market Presence: Actively network and attend industry events to build relationships, uncover project opportunities, and strengthen Granger’s reputation in Ohio.
• Mentor & Develop Talent: Provide guidance and training to junior estimators, helping them grow and positioning the department for long-term success.
• Innovate & Improve Processes: Leverage new technologies and best practices to enhance estimating accuracy, efficiency, and overall project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in commercial construction estimating and preconstruction.
• Expertise in construction materials, systems, and best-value decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in office, estimating, scheduling, and accounting software; experience with CostX is a plus.
• Sharp analytical skills to accurately calculate, assess risk, and develop creative, resourceful solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas confidently to diverse audiences.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships.
• An assertive, highly motivated, and self-starting approach to work.