10+ years in heavy civil construction, with 7 years as an Estimator at a Senior level.
Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
Team-oriented and self-motivated individual.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid and MS Office; experience with AGTEK or similar programs.
Experience with Primavera P6 Scheduling.
Proven ability to lead estimates for projects over $200 million.
Responsibilities
Understand and analyze bid documents, including plans and specifications.
Prepare estimates using historical data and industry knowledge.
Manage the closing of estimates, including risk allocation and final pricing.
Develop bid schedules considering project constraints and milestones.
Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site assessments as needed.
Lead estimate staff and facilitate review meetings.
Ensure quality checks on estimates and compliance with procedures.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility.
Generous retirement benefits, including ESOP participation and 401k match.
Comprehensive health benefits package with low premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Bid Preparation, Estimating & Proposal Management
Fully understand each assigned bid, including plans, specifications, and all contract documents.
Complete bid bond request and insurance review form and required documentation.
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).
Develop or delegate bid schedules, considering constraints, phasing and milestones.
Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and perform jobsite and local area assessments (travel as needed).
Lead the assigned estimate staff including the estimate review meetings.
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.
Confirm solicitation of all vendors and scopes.
Analyze and include selected trade partner clarifications and exceptions in proposals.
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.
Operational Excellence
Ensure deadlines are met, all bid forms are accurately filled out and owner bid programs are understood.
Collaborate across offices for OneAmes initiatives.
Promote Ames and seek additional project opportunities.
Qualifications
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.
Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels internally and externally.
Proficient with HCSS Heavy Bid and MS Office Software, experience in AGTEK or similar earthwork programs.
Experience in Primavera P6 Scheduling.
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.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to review and address technical issues with solutions in a timely manner.
Working Conditions
Location - This position will work out of our Denver, CO office.
Travel - This role will be expected to travel to project locations and Area Offices as needed.
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.
Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to the elements and project site conditions.
Total Rewards
People are the most important asset at Ames Construction.
Base salary range is $150,000 - $190,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including experience, skills, and knowledge.
This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
Ames' offers generous retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match.
Ames' non-craft health benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.
