Full‑service heavy civil & industrial general contractor delivering major infrastructure across North America.
Develop and manage proposals for heavy civil construction projects.
9 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Heavy Civil
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Transportation
Mining
Commercial
Aggregate Processing
Role
Description
proposal writing
content coordination
rfp review
submission management
library maintenance
presentation development
Write, edit, and organize proposal content including executive summaries, approach narratives, project descriptions, resumes, safety records, and organizational charts.
Coordinate with estimating, operations, engineering, and business development teams to gather technical content and ensure proposal accuracy.
Review and interpret RFP/RFQ documents to develop compliant, client-focused responses.
Ensure all submissions align with client requirements and company branding.
Manage multiple deadlines, proposal schedules, and submission requirements.
Maintain and update a library of boilerplate content, resumes, and project write-ups.
Assist in developing presentations and marketing collateral as needed.
Requirements
microsoft office
adobe suite
proposal writing
construction docs
procurement
bachelor's degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus.
Understanding of construction documents including schedules, cost estimates, and work plans.
2–5 years of experience writing proposals in the heavy civil, construction, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with public agency procurement processes (e.g., DOTs, municipalities, transit authorities).
Ability to manage input from multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Experience preparing proposals for design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM/GC projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$2B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Ranked among ENR's top 400 U.S. contractors with over $2 billion in annual revenue.
100% Work
Self-Performance
Self-perform up to 100% of their work with one of the largest private heavy-equipment fleets in North America.
5-Year Project
Denver Airport Work
Completed the Denver International Airport project from 1989–1994, showcasing their capacity for massive, complex infrastructure.
Top 400
ENR Ranking
Ranked among ENR's top 400 U.S. contractors, a testament to their industry leadership.
Founded in 1962 as a small family-run earthwork contractor in Minnesota, they grew steadily through handshake deals and grassroots reputation.
Expanded into industrial, utility, hydroelectric, and heavy civil projects across multiple states and Canada.
Performed work on highways, bridges, rail, mining, industrial facilities, CCR/environmental, and water resource developments.
Transitioned to employee ownership via ESOP, retaining leadership continuity under the Ames family.
Culture + Values
Be Ames and Flourish
One Ames
People: We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to provide a safe and engaging environment where individuals can achieve their fullest potential.
Team: We believe in the power of working together to achieve a common goal. Every role contributes to our results, and every person has a valuable perspective to offer.
Our Bond: We do what we say we will do. Period.
Persistence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, viewing our clients’ challenges as our opportunities.
Vision: We turn visions into reality, building projects that improve the standard of living in communities across the country.
Environment + Sustainability
Sixty years
Environmental Harmony
The company has maintained a commitment to working in harmony with nature for over six decades.
Since 1962
Soil Conservation
The company has been dedicated to soil conservation and natural resource stewardship for over six decades.
Comply with all environmental regulations and laws and actively seek sustainable solutions that minimize or eliminate future environmental impacts.
Mission: to be a leader in environmental responsibility via a proactive, continuous‑improvement approach to environmental planning, protection, and compliance.
Utilizes an Environmental Management System (EMS) at every project level to ensure compliance, reduce risk, improve performance, enhance stakeholder trust, and raise workforce awareness.
Examples of project-level actions include meticulous handling of coal combustion residuals and suppression of pile-driving noise to protect fish habitats.
Supports the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on sustainable futures for people, the environment, and communities.
History of integrating natural resource conservation, pollution combat, waste elimination, and biodiversity protection into operations.
Environmental leadership: Chris Ennes, the Environmental Director, spearheads climate‑change initiatives such as carbon‑footprint reduction and water conservation across the company.
Inclusion & Diversity
Equal Opportunity Employer policy covering race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.
Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace; employees “feel like they belong.”
Encouragement of women and minorities to participate in union apprenticeship and Department of Labor‑approved training programs.
No publicly stated gender ratios or explicit numeric goals disclosed.