Senior Estimator in Waterloo

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Description

 

Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction | Waterloo, IA 50701

About the Company
A well-respected builder focused on commercial projects including retail, healthcare and industrial in northeast Iowa with a reputation for accurate budgeting and client collaboration.

Position Overview
The Senior Estimator will lead complex bid processes, evaluate subcontractor proposals, oversee cost models and collaborate with business development to secure new work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating for major commercial project pursuits

  • Manage team of estimators, assign scopes and review bids

  • Maintain and develop cost database, value-engineering options

  • Support business development with pricing insights and strategies

Qualifications

  • 8+ years estimating experience in commercial construction

  • Proven ability to lead bids and estimating staff

  • Strong software, analytical and communication skills

Benefits & Work Environment
Competitive salary, health benefits, bonus eligibility, PTO and professional development.

 

Our client is ready to hire immediately! Apply online now, or send your resume and project list to aaron.herzog@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.