Ames Construction @amesconstrn
Full-Service, Heavy Civil and Industrial General Contractor providing construction services since 1962. Powered by People. #AmesConstruction amesconstruction.com USA Joined July 2018-
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Ames Construction takes pride in our team of professional drivers. In April, our Utah and Nevada DOT drivers gathered at Associated General Contractors of Utah (@AGCofUtah) in West Valley City for annual training and to connect in person and learn from each other. Ames drivers…
Ames Construction is excited to announce the promotion of Erik Sundby to the role of Grading Foreman. Erik leads a crew working to build the Red River Control Structure for the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Flood Risk Management project in North Dakota. We also extend a big thank…
👏 A round of applause for our National Western Center Campus Redevelopment project team! Ames Construction was honored with a 2024 ICE Award for Best Utility Infrastructure Project (over $10 million) from the Contractors Association (@CoContractors) for our work at the…
Ames Construction team members took full advantage of education and networking opportunities at the 2024 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference in April in Cincinnati. Ames is a proud member of conference host Design-Build Institute of America (@DBIAnational). The…
Ames Construction takes pride in our team of professional drivers. In early April, our California DOT drivers came together at a rail terminal project site for annual training and the chance to connect in person and learn from each other. Ames safety professionals let drivers…
Celebrating Earth Day Borrow pits often leave a scar on the land. But thanks to a generous landowner and the reclamation efforts of Ames Construction, a borrow pit in Montana has become a fantastic spot for kids to learn to fish. Pine Grove Pond near Kalispell is just one…
San Gabriel and Santa Anita Reservoirs Post-Fire Emergency Restoration “Everyone was committed to making the most of the season, regardless of the number of challenges we faced.”—San Gabriel Project Manager Chris Sandez Persistence is a core value at Ames Construction, and our…
Ames Construction is excited to announce the promotion of Antwan Faison to Foreman. Antwan leads a crew at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite project in North Carolina. We also extend a big thank you to his mentors, Jeff Bland and Brian Abner. Ames is committed to developing our…
Ames Construction is hiring a Project Scheduler to join our West Valley City, Utah office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3865… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team,…
Ames Construction is hiring a Project Quality Manager for projects based out of our West Valley City, Utah office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3865… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the…
Our people make a difference in the communities where we work—one highway at a time! In early April, partners for the @69ExpressKS project in Kansas teamed up for highway cleanup along U.S. 69. Volunteers from US69 Express Constructors (@amesconstrn and @ESS_emerysapp joint…
Ames Construction is hiring a Senior Estimator to join our West Valley City, Utah, office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3896… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team,…
National Work Zone Awareness Week #SignsOfSpring: Days are warmer, flowers are blooming, and traffic cones are popping up everywhere! The people working on Ames Construction transportation projects are talented professionals and cherished spouses, parents, family members,…
Build Your Career on Our Team Ames Construction is building our team across the United States. View and apply to all available jobs at amesconstruction.com/careers Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team, constructing projects you can be proud to…
We’re honored! Ames Construction was recognized for outstanding safety performance in 2023 by the @Utah_Mining Association (UMA) at the organization’s annual awards night in March. UMA’s annual safety awards program promotes mine safety and awareness and rewards the advancements…
Growing up on a dairy farm, Jim Lathrop knew he wanted a career in a field “where work ethic and determination still meant something.” “I came to Ames because I wanted to work for a safety and family-oriented company that would allow me to grow with them,” he says. As a…
Why work at Ames Construction? What is the culture like at Ames Construction? What makes someone successful here? How are people treated, and what opportunities are there to advance? Ames Construction is powered by the hardest working people in the heavy civil and industrial…
Ames Construction is committed to building a workforce that is prepared to deliver innovative construction solutions and create positive change in our communities. Powered by People amesconstruction.com Ames Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. . . .…
Ames Construction is committed to building a workforce that is prepared to deliver innovative construction solutions and create positive change in our communities. Powered by People amesconstruction.com Ames Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. . . .…
Congratulations, Juan Jimenez! An oiler in Ames Construction’s Southwest Region, Juan earned a Safe Driving Mileage Award in the “Up to 99K Miles” category from the Southern California Contractors Association (@SCCAweb). Juan accepted his award at the 28th annual SCCA Safety…
Stress happens. Do you know how to recognize it, build resilience, and get help? Take some time during #StressAwarenessMonth in April to understand more about managing stress. Learn about how stress affects your body mentally and physically from the National Alliance on Mental…
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Ames Construction is excited to announce the promotion of Erik Sundby to the role of Grading Foreman. Erik leads a crew working to build the Red River Control Structure for the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Flood Risk Management project in North Dakota. We also extend a big thank…
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👏 A round of applause for our National Western Center Campus Redevelopment project team! Ames Construction was honored with a 2024 ICE Award for Best Utility Infrastructure Project (over $10 million) from the Contractors Association (@CoContractors) for our work at the…
Ames Construction team members took full advantage of education and networking opportunities at the 2024 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference in April in Cincinnati. Ames is a proud member of conference host Design-Build Institute of America (@DBIAnational). The…
Ames Construction takes pride in our team of professional drivers. In early April, our California DOT drivers came together at a rail terminal project site for annual training and the chance to connect in person and learn from each other. Ames safety professionals let drivers…
Celebrating Earth Day Borrow pits often leave a scar on the land. But thanks to a generous landowner and the reclamation efforts of Ames Construction, a borrow pit in Montana has become a fantastic spot for kids to learn to fish. Pine Grove Pond near Kalispell is just one…
San Gabriel and Santa Anita Reservoirs Post-Fire Emergency Restoration “Everyone was committed to making the most of the season, regardless of the number of challenges we faced.”—San Gabriel Project Manager Chris Sandez Persistence is a core value at Ames Construction, and our…
Ames Construction is excited to announce the promotion of Antwan Faison to Foreman. Antwan leads a crew at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite project in North Carolina. We also extend a big thank you to his mentors, Jeff Bland and Brian Abner. Ames is committed to developing our…
Ames Construction is hiring a Project Scheduler to join our West Valley City, Utah office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3865… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team,…
Ames Construction is hiring a Project Quality Manager for projects based out of our West Valley City, Utah office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3865… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the…
Our people make a difference in the communities where we work—one highway at a time! In early April, partners for the @69ExpressKS project in Kansas teamed up for highway cleanup along U.S. 69. Volunteers from US69 Express Constructors (@amesconstrn and @ESS_emerysapp joint…
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Ames Construction is hiring a Senior Estimator to join our West Valley City, Utah, office. Check out the job description and apply at …esconstruction.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Ames?locations… Apply on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/jobs/view/3896… Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team,…
National Work Zone Awareness Week #SignsOfSpring: Days are warmer, flowers are blooming, and traffic cones are popping up everywhere! The people working on Ames Construction transportation projects are talented professionals and cherished spouses, parents, family members,…
Build Your Career on Our Team Ames Construction is building our team across the United States. View and apply to all available jobs at amesconstruction.com/careers Why Work Here? At Ames, you’ll work with the industry’s most talented team, constructing projects you can be proud to…
The Leadership Blueprint 2023-2024 cohort celebrated their graduation yesterday, after six months of learning and growing together! View all the photos from the graduation reception here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBmaBw
During their final session together yesterday, the Leadership Blueprint class of 2023-2024 learned about advocacy in the construction industry from Director of Government Affairs @laurahziegler, including a tour of the State Capitol.
We’re honored! Ames Construction was recognized for outstanding safety performance in 2023 by the @Utah_Mining Association (UMA) at the organization’s annual awards night in March. UMA’s annual safety awards program promotes mine safety and awareness and rewards the advancements…
Growing up on a dairy farm, Jim Lathrop knew he wanted a career in a field “where work ethic and determination still meant something.” “I came to Ames because I wanted to work for a safety and family-oriented company that would allow me to grow with them,” he says. As a…