Commercial Construction Project Director in Des Moines

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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Commercial Construction Project Director

Location: Des Moines, IA 50321
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company Overview:
A leading Iowa commercial contractor delivering large-scale office, municipal, healthcare, and industrial projects. The company emphasizes strategic planning, transparent communication, and long-term client trust.

Position Summary:
The Project Director provides high-level oversight across multiple large commercial projects, supporting project teams with planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead executive-level project planning and budget strategy

  • Support PMs and superintendents with schedule and logistics development

  • Oversee risk assessments, quality standards, and cost performance

  • Maintain client relationships and support new project pursuits

  • Drive standardization in project processes and reporting

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years in commercial project management

  • Proven leadership of large project teams

  • Strong cost and schedule management abilities

 

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.