Estimator Senior/Construction

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. Fully understand each assigned bid, including plans, specifications, and all contract documents. Prepare a green sheet estimate for each bid assigned based on historical data and industry knowledge. Set up the estimate in HCSS and prepare crew-based estimate following Ames Estimating protocols. Understand and manage closing of the estimate including sales/use tax, subcontractor and material quote analysis and selection; risk allocation; and final project pricing as determined by Senior Management. Ensure cost certainty for all estimate components (self-performed work, subcontractor scopes, vendor quotes). Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and perform jobsite and local area assessments (travel as needed). Risk & Compliance: Provide risk management and mitigation strategies during estimating. Ensure quality checks on takeoffs, the estimate and estimating procedures. Communication & Client Engagement: Maintain effective communication with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Contact clients (owners, engineers, general contractors) before and during the bid process. Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Provide procurement team with vendor and subcontractor scope lists, including DBE requirements. Technical & Strategic Leadership: Develop project execution strategies to win the work with the assistance of the estimating team. Coordinate with Chief Estimator on equipment availability. Develop technical and commercial clarifications for bids. Promote Ames and seek additional project opportunities.

Ten plus years of heavy civil construction, seven of these years as an Estimator with progressive responsibility to Senior Estimator qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.

Proficient with HCSS Heavy Bid and MS Office Software, experience in AGTEK or similar earthwork programs.

Demonstrated ability to lead the estimate and to bid $200 Million plus size heavy civil complex projects.

Proficiency in estimating earthwork (mass grading for site work, highway cut/fill/import/export), underground utilities (storm, drain, water, sewer, and related structures) and bridge and/or structural concrete construction.

Broad based knowledge and understanding of other heavy civil trade scopes and pricing including specialty subcontractors.

Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations and Area Offices as needed.

Office environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to the elements and project site conditions.

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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