Pursuit / Estimator Engineer - Midwest

Company: Ames Construction
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: Ames Construction, a heavy civil highway contractor, is currently seeking a Pursuit Estimator. This position will join the Midwest Pursuit Group located in Burnsville, MN and will support and provide cost estimation on projects throughout the Midwest region. Responsibilities include:

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
  • Working in a collaborative environment.
  • 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. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
    • Be able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
    • Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills
    • 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.
    • Knowledgeable in Primavera.
    • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
    • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize
    • Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization.
    • Must have a valid Driver's License.
    • 1-3 years' experience in highway heavy construction preferred.Must pass a Pre-employment drug screeningAll 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.

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