Preconstruction Manager - Commercial Construction in Ames

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Location:
    Iowa , Ames
  • Date Posted:
    Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Job Description

Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Ames, IA 50010

Company Overview

A top-tier Iowa contractor supporting higher-ed, public safety, commercial, and industrial expansions with strong estimating and early design involvement.

Position Summary

The Preconstruction Manager leads early design coordination, budgeting, estimating oversight, risk evaluation, and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct conceptual budgeting and quantity studies.

  • Manage design-phase reviews and constructability input.

  • Lead subcontractor engagement and early procurement strategies.

  • Support proposal writing, cost presentations, and milestone estimates.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years preconstruction, estimating, or PM experience.

  • Ability to evaluate early design drawings and pricing assumptions.

  • Strong communication and planning skills.

 

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.