Strategic Pursuits & Preconstruction Lead

Ames Construction; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager to lead complex project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across heavy civil operations in Charlotte, NC. You will partner with operations, estimating, BD, and leadership to position Ames for successful wins and profitable execution.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, a proven history in pursuit management, and experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or Business (or related field).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in heavy civil construction, estimating, project management, business development, preconstruction, or pursuit management.
• Experience leading complex proposal and pursuit efforts for public and private infrastructure projects.
• Experience with transportation, bridges, water resources, earthwork, utilities, or mining projects.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, CM/GC, or Progressive Design-Build.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead go/no-go evaluations and opportunity qualification efforts.
• Develop pursuit strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Coordinate proposal development, interviews, presentations, and client engagement.
• Partner with operations, estimating, and BD teams to create winning project strategies.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings and manage schedules and deliverables.
• Lead preconstruction efforts for various delivery methods including design-build and CM/GC.
• Coordinate conceptual estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
• Oversee risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Support development of innovative construction approaches and execution strategies.
• Mentor pursuit coordinators, estimators, and preconstruction professionals.

Skills

Pursuit management

Preconstruction leadership

Estimating

Proposal development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction industry software

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced Pursuits & Preconstruction Manager to lead complex project pursuits and preconstruction efforts across heavy civil operations in Charlotte, NC. You will partner with operations, estimating, BD, and leadership to position Ames for successful wins and profitable execution.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, a proven history in pursuit management, and experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build or