Senior Pursuits & Precon Manager

Ames Construction; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced Project Pursuit Manager to lead project proposals and ensure quality submissions. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in heavy civil construction and proficiency in Microsoft products.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate with various teams. Expect 30% travel to project sites and industry events. Join us in building America's critical infrastructure!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of heavy civil construction management experience preferred.
• 10 years of alternative delivery experience, 5 in project pursuit management.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute proposal phase duties and lead Go-No-Go decisions.
• Coordinate with estimating group for pricing components.
• Maintain monthly Pursuit Status Reports during project pursuits.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute proposal phase duties (including pre‑sell efforts): seek out negotiated and alternative delivery type projects that fit the procurement goals of the company.
• Work closely with business development, operations and estimating (the “Groups”) when vetting potential projects; lead and/or assist in the preparation of the Go‑No‑Go decision for potential projects.
• Position and pre‑sell our team with owners and identify and vet potential teaming partners (contractors/sub‑contractors/engineering firms).
• Assist with the development of formal teaming, JV, and subcontract agreements with selected partners.
• Identify key individuals to be named in the proposal and/or required for a formal proposal.
• Provide and update a monthly formal Pursuit Status Report to leadership during the pursuit phase.
• Coordinate with the estimating group for any pricing components required for the proposal.
• Ensure overall quality of pursuit proposals, compliance with requirements, and timely submission.
• Execute preconstruction phase duties: identify precon group personnel to assist in the pursuit phase, assign personnel for the precon phase when the company is selected, and work with the Groups to advance the overall project and/or design to the RFC stage.
• Maintain and provide a monthly formal Precon/Project Status Report to leadership during the preconstruction phase.
• Work closely with the operations group as aspects of the project transition from precon to field execution.
• Provide a formal summary of pursuit/preconstruction efforts including lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management or similar (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Smartsheet (preferred).
• 15 or more years of heavy civil construction industry management experience (preferred).
• 10 years of alternative delivery experience with 5 of those in project pursuit management (preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and all groups within a large company.
• Ability to maintain a high level of trust and confidentiality.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Travel – 30% travel to business unit offices, industry functions, potential teaming partners, and project sites.
• Office environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending, lifting 5–20 pounds occasionally.

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.