Commercial Construction Estimating Manager in Cedar Rapids

Date Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimating Manager

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company Overview:
A highly-respected Iowa contractor specializing in industrial, healthcare, and municipal facilities with robust preconstruction capabilities.

Position Summary:
The Estimating Manager leads the estimating department, overseeing bid strategies, cost models, and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee conceptual estimating and detailed quantity takeoffs

  • Manage subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, and bid packaging

  • Lead pre-bid meetings and pricing strategy development

  • Perform risk assessments and estimate clarifications

  • Provide guidance to estimators and support team development

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years commercial estimating experience

  • Strong experience with conceptual budgeting and GMP preparation

 

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.