Estimator

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 isan 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 top65 general contractor.

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Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization.

Working Conditions

• Location - This position will work out of our Corona, CA office.
• 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.

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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.