Project Manager

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 is an 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 top 65 general contractor.

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 is an 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 top 65 general contractor.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and supervising a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. This position organizes and oversees construction processes to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, is well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results on time and within the budget.

This Project Manager role will be based out of the Mountain Region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.

• Manage and support a team consisting of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project staff.

• Track and report project progress, budgets, and needs with Operation Managers.

• Build relationships and communicate with owners or owner’s representatives.

• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.

• Provide monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.

• Assist with updating monthly schedules.

• Coordinate equipment and staff needs with regional and on-site management.

• Be familiar with all aspects of the project.

• Serve as the project representative with clients at meeting, job walks, and other meeting and correspondence.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills Preferred

• 3 years’ experience in highway heavy construction as a Project Engineer or Construction Manager.

• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivation skills

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.

• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• Desire to grow and develop career and mentor other coworkers.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

• Location –Ames Mountain Region

• Travel is required for this position to project sites across the region.

• Construction Site Environment – Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.

• Construction Site 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.

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 salary range is $100,000-$150,000 a year, which varies de