Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail.
Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader.
Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future.
By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.
Responsibilities include :
- Instill Safety as a top priority.
- Working in a collaborative environment.
- Analysis of plans, specifications, and other related engineering documents.
- Computer-aided preparation of quantity take-offs, verification of site conditions, review of construction methods and equipment utilization.
- Responsible for timely, thorough and accurate take offs.
- Assist in preparing bid documents and developing construction schedules.
- Provide and compute production-based costs.
- Assist in preparing quality proposals for pursuits in the region.
- Attending pre-bid site visits and investigations.
- Provide support and transition for successful projects to Operations.
Preferred Qualifications :
- 3-7 years' experience in highway heavy construction
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Be able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
- Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, other team members and senior management.
- Competent in the use of computer software applications including HCSS or similar estimating programs, Agtek or similar earthwork programs, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledgeable in Primavera.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize
- Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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