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 an employee-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 65 general contractor.
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Summary
The Estimator will be responsible for organizing a strategic plan for pursuit of identified projects and preparing and supervising the preparation of bids and preliminary schedules to assist in the estimating process.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide cost estimation on projects.
- Prepare estimates by reviewing proposals, plans, specifications and related documents.
- Identify and compute labor, material, time and costs by analyzing specifications.
- Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier quotes and estimates with project management.
- Prepare estimates at different levels of completion.
- Close public agency bids including subcontractor and material quote analysis and selection.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 6+ years as a Project Engineer or Project Manager for heavy civil projects.
- 4+ years estimating public works bids including Caltrans and City/County Agency work.
- 2+ years working with CPM schedules including creating baseline schedules and updating progress schedules.
- 3+ years experience working with HCSS Heavybid.
- Experience with earthwork – mass grading for site work, highway cut/fill/import/export.
- Experience with underground utilities – storm drain, water, sewer and related minor structures.
- Knowledge in bridge and retaining wall construction.
- Work experience in roads, dams, mining, railroad, storm water channels.
- Work experience on an estimating team for project bids of $20-300M.
- Proficient with Autocad, AgTek, Bluebeam, Primavera and Microsoft programs.
- Ability to review and address technical issues with solutions in a timely manner.
- Works well in a group environment, encourages individuals at all organizational levels, and fosters a team approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Travel required.
Working Conditions
- Office Environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Pay Range: $110-$120K
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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.