What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Heavy Civil Structures Estimator position at Ames Construction?
Senior Heavy Civil Structures Estimator
Denver, CO (Relocators Encouraged to Apply!)
$160,000 – $200,000 Base Salary Company Truck or Monthly Vehicle Allowance Relocation Assistance Bonus & ESOP Profit Sharing Health, Dental, Vision 401(k) Training & Career Progression
Are you a Heavy Civil Structures Estimator looking to lead bids on complex bridge, DOT and dam projects at a nationally recognized Heavy Civil General Contractor that will genuinely invest in your career?
Do you want to autonomously lead complex pursuits as a senior member of an established, high-performing estimating division?
The Senior Structures Estimator is a critical addition to an already robust Estimating Division within Ames Construction's Mountain Office, a team carrying enormous experience across the Heavy Civil construction industry. Reporting directly to the Chief Estimator and VP Engineering, you will collaborate closely with the department's other senior estimators and leaders to lead a variety of complex Heavy Civil Structures projects — bridges, overpasses, heavy highway and DOT structures, dams and reservoirs — throughout Colorado and the wider Mountain region.
You will own your assigned bids from start to finish: developing a deep understanding of the plans, specifications and contracts, identifying and building win strategies, driving cost certainty, managing risk, and closing out your estimates. As a senior member of the team you'll also help mentor and shape the structures side of the division, and step up to support the wider team during critical pursuits.
Candidate Background, Skills, and Experience
- Must have experience estimating heavy civil structures — bridges, overpasses, heavy highway/DOT structures, dams, reservoirs, or similar
- Must be able to autonomously lead and put together bids
- Must have HCSS HeavyBid experience
- Self-performed structural concrete experience (formwork, rebar, cast-in-place and precast elements, foundations and deep foundations) desirable but not essential
- DOT experience (CDOT or other state DOTs) desirable but not essential
- Must be willing and able to work in the office Monday–Friday
- Team-first attitude and a willingness to step up during critical needs
Training and Development
- Comprehensive IT and Systems training
- Structured career development framework with comprehensive curriculum
- Mentorship Program pairing junior and senior team members
- Ames Academy: Hands-on learning with formal instruction
- Dedicated Leadership Courses when appropriate
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary: $160,000 – $200,000
- Company Truck or Monthly Vehicle Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
- Phone and Laptop
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/Profit Sharing (ESOP)
We Are Ames
Founded in 1962, Ames Construction is one of the nation's leading heavy civil and industrial contractors, building the infrastructure that improves the standard of living across America. With one of the largest self-owned equipment fleets in the industry and an integrated workforce of over 3,000 people, Ames self-performs up to 100% of the work on many of its projects and delivers through every major method — Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMGC/CMAR, P3, EPC, Early Contractor Involvement and Negotiated. Family-founded and Fueled by Family, Ames pairs an industry-leading safety record with a genuine commitment to developing its people.
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Salary : $160,000 - $200,000