Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating in Ames

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

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

Job Description

Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating | Ames, IA 50010

About the Company
A regional commercial and educational facilities builder based in Ames, Iowa, with a strong reputation for campus, multi-family and institutional projects.

Position Overview
The Director will oversee the pre-construction and estimating functions for the company, drive strategy for project pursuit, lead major bid opportunities and work cross-functionally with operations and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of cost models, budgets and bid strategy for major pursuits

  • Manage and develop estimating and pre-construction staff

  • Participate in client meetings and presentations, support business development

  • Collaborate with operations to ensure alignment between bidding and execution

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of combined estimating and pre-construction leadership in commercial construction

  • Strong strategic thinking, presentation and leadership skills

  • Experience in campus/institutional commercial projects preferred

Benefits & Work Environment
Strategic leadership role with health benefits, executive bonus plan, equity participation, and strong long-term growth.

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.