• Supports business development and operations departments by providing bids/quotes to both established and potential clients.
• Collaborates with other estimators.
• Carefully prepares complete estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and  related documents.
• Works and teams with subcontractors to aid in determining pricing for bids.

• 5 to 10 years of proven experience as an estimator in the Federal/DoD construction arena required. Vertical construction experience HIGHLY DESIRED.
• Knowledge of SABER and JOC Coefficient contracts required.
• Experience using RS Means is a must.
• Must have general working knowledge and understanding of all types of construction planning/specifications that may be applicable to the projects undertaken.-
• Must be able to visualize and develop project budgets and possess excellent communication skills.
• Candidates must also have strong computer skills and be proficient with estimating software. 
• Timberline software knowledge strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities 
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to work as a team player to accomplish day to day activities.
• Preferred applicants will have a degree or high school diploma/GED, or the equivalent.
• Stable job history.
• Must treat others with dignity and respect.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as required by job - either by car or air. May also require long travel days.
• May have to temporarily work in extreme temperatures while assessing potential projects.
• Must be able to sit, concentrate, and/or stand for long periods of time and use computer.
• Must be able to visit and physically tour potential work sites.
• Must be able to lift at least 5 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

AMES 1’s core business specializes in Design Build/Design Bid Build Construction projects for Federal and State Government Facilities. AMES 1 has been in business for 15+ years, and completed 200+ projects, to
include projects over $20MIL is size. Our extensive relationships include JV partnerships with current 8(a) ANC and Alaska tribal firms. We offer extensive experience and the unique advantages of ANC and
Tribal 8(a) firms, to deliver exceptional benefits to our customers.

We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
Department of Energy (DOE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Department of the Interior (DOI), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), US Airforce (USAF),
National Park Service (NPS), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.