• 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

AMES1,LLC, is a graduated 8(a), rapidly growing federal contractor, based out of Anchorage, AK.  Currently we have federal projects running in 18+ states. AMES 1 was Incorporated in 2009 and is experienced in design, construction, renovation, operations/maintenance, and environmental services of government facilities. We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DOD),  Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Park Service (NPS), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC),  Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.