Commercial Preconstruction Engineer in Iowa City

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Job Description

Commercial Preconstruction Engineer

Location: Iowa City, IA 52245
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company Overview:
A respected commercial builder known for early-phase planning, budgeting, and disciplined preconstruction systems.

Position Summary:
The Preconstruction Engineer supports estimating and planning by completing takeoffs, cost modeling, and bid coordination for a variety of commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review drawings/specs for scope and constructability

  • Develop quantity takeoffs and cost analyses

  • Coordinate subcontractor pricing and bid clarifications

  • Support conceptual budgeting and early-phase planning

Qualifications:

  • 1–4 years experience in estimating or engineering

  • Ability to read drawings and perform detailed takeoffs

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.