Preconstruction Director - Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Director – Commercial Construction | Davenport, IA 52803

About the Company

A full-service design-build and general contractor operating in the Iowa / Illinois Quad Cities market, focused on midsize to large commercial projects across sectors including retail, multi-tenant, and adaptive reuse.

Position Overview

The Preconstruction Director will lead the estimating & preconstruction team, develop cost models, establish budgets, evaluate subcontractor scopes, and participate in business development and client presentations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee preconstruction department and staff

Develop and implement estimation strategies and cost-control frameworks

Conduct value engineering and early phase cost benchmarking

Provide input into client proposals and support business development efforts

Collaborate with senior leadership on project selection and risk assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction / engineering

10+ years of progressive preconstruction management experience in commercial construction

Strong analytical, estimating and presentation skills

Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Timberline, Sage, etc.)

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive salary plus performance bonus, health benefits , 401(k) match, and leadership development track.

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.