What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Ames 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.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
Essential Functions
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.
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.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Instill Safety as a top priority.
- 3-7 years’ experience in highway heavy construction
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
- Possess a positive attitude and excellent motivations skills
- Demonstrate 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.
- Knowledge in Primavera.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
- Location – This position will work out of our Scottsdale, AZ office.
- Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional offices 5% of the time.
- 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.
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.