Michelle Ryan manages LIFTbuild’s estimating process utilizing a collaborative approach, working closely with our planners, designers, and subcontractor partners from program onset throughout construction.
With almost three decades of experience leading estimating projects across multiple markets — residential, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing — Michelle has an in-depth understanding of market trends to effectively estimate cost of materials and labor on LIFTbuild projects.
Michelle’s dedication and expertise led her LIFTbuild team in 2019, where she currently holds the position of Director of Preconstruction. Beyond knowing how to work the numbers, Michelle actively seeks out the use of estimating systems that aid in developing cost models, as well as platforms that streamline the bid management process. While her expertise is rooted in sound practices, Michelle is on the leading edge of ensuring LIFTbuild’s projects are not just innovative but also cost-effective.