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

• Download and organize RFPs, Bid Documents, Addenda, and related materials; and notify estimating team of all updates.
• Manage and use Pipeline Software to solicit vendors and subcontractors, including updating solicitations and adding new vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure all RFP, Bid Documents, and addenda are distributed to relevant subcontractors and suppliers
• Advertise bid opportunities and solicit participation from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Contact Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), follow up contact as needed, maintain updated DBE logs, and ensure good faith efforts are properly documented.
• Support NDA processes for bids and proposals, including coordination and submission.
• Assist in completing Bid and Proposal forms and gathering required information.
• Contribute to Proposal development and formatting as needed.
• Assist with completion of prequalification forms for clients and agencies and submit as required.
• Assist with client, subcontractor and vendor NDA process as requested.
• Submit client documentation and correspondence as necessary.
• Assist in entering and updating bid data in Cosential (CRM), including bid results and client information.
• Print and organize documents as requested.
• Maintain and update Outlook calendar for estimating activities.
• Work with Project Managers to complete Project Information Sheets (PIS).
• Update team resumes and assist with marketing materials.
• Research and identify new bidding opportunities.
• Perform essential Lien law compliance tasks for each project as per state requirements (i.e. filing SCR Numbers).

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
• Possess a positive attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, vendors, other team members, and senior management.
• Proficient in computer software applications including: Adobe/Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, Cosential (CRM) and Pipeline.

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Ames’ non-craft benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, generous retirement benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information. Base hourly range is $30 - $35 a hour, which varies depending on many factors, including relevant experience, skills, and knowledge.

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.