Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Ames Construction has built America for over 60 years, offering innovative solutions across heavy civil and industrial construction. We are a full‑service, employee‑owned general contractor headquartered in Arizona. Our core values—People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision—drive us to deliver projects on time and within budget while prioritizing safety and community impact.

The Project Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and support staff to plan, supervise, and close construction projects from start to finish. The role requires strong organizational skills, budget oversight, and the ability to secure approvals and manage change orders.

• Instill safety as a top priority.
• Manage and support a team 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 owners’ representatives.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in 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.
• Serve as the project representative with clients at meetings, job walks, and other correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 years of experience in highway heavy construction as a Project Engineer or Construction Manager.
• Positive attitude and excellent motivation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and discrepancy recognition.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Desire to grow, develop a career and mentor coworkers.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Location:
  
  South‑West Region.
• Travel required.
• Construction site environment—physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach, and climb; exposed to high noise levels.
• Construction site office environment—extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 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.