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.
We are seeking an experienced Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager to lead strategic project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across our heavy civil construction operations. This role serves as a key partner to operations, estimating, business development, and executive leadership teams to position Ames for successful project wins and profitable project execution.
The Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of complex project pursuits from opportunity identification through project award. This role leads proposal development, preconstruction strategy, client engagement support, risk assessment, pricing coordination, and transition to operations.
The ideal candidate has strong heavy civil construction experience, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a proven history of successfully managing pursuits, estimates, alternative delivery projects, and preconstruction activities.
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.
Ames Construction is a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that delivers high-quality construction to many markets, including dams, water resources, environmental, industrial, CCR, mining, railroad, transportation, and federal. Our mission is to provide construction solutions in harmony with nature so that our people, clients, partners, and communities flourish.
Founded in Minnesota in 1962, Ames is an employee-owned company that retains an entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven leader in the construction industry. We perform multifaceted projects under demanding schedules, delivering value at every stage and in every challenging condition.
Our success is rooted in our core values: People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision. We invest in our workforce of over 4,000 employees, empowering them to grow without barriers. Their success helps us deliver solutions without surprises to our clients and collaborate without confusion with our valued business partners.
Ranked 62nd out of the top 400 contractors nationwide (ENR magazine, 2024), Ames takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. Our track record has fostered long-term client relationships built on trust and transparency, which has rewarded us with repeat and ongoing business. We view every challenge as an opportunity to construct award-winning projects for clients across the United States. Visit us at AmesConstruction.com.
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.
