Project Manager

Ames Construction•Farmington, NM

12d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Must have a valid Driver’s License.
This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.