AMES CONSTRUCTION IS POWERED BY THE HARDEST WORKING PEOPLE IN THE HEAVY CIVIL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. WORKING TOGETHER, WE DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL DO, FACING DOWN OBSTACLES WITH PERSISTENCE AND TURNING VISIONS INTO REALITY. WHEN AMES BUILDS, YOU SUCCEED.

WORKING FOR AMES.
Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining, renewables, and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

When you work with Ames, there are a few things you can count on. We always put the good of our people and partners first, with a proven track record of safety and responsibility. We go all-in on every project, with an unmatched scale and capacity to self-perform. We don’t use the word “impossible,” we collaborate with owners and explore alternative options when the project allows. And we fully invest ourselves in every relationship by honoring our commitments above all else.

As a leader in the heavy construction industry, we build the infrastructure that improves the standard of living in America. We provide rewarding work, excellent wages, and more to our employees. We support our communities by providing quality construction services, benefiting the local employment market. We strive in our desire to be known as the best company in our industry.

BUILDING TRUE CONFIDENCE SINCE 1962.
Ames Construction has delivered quality construction services for more than 60 years. We were founded as a small, family-run earthwork contractor that served a single community. Today, we’re a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor operating throughout North America.

Our proven ability to self-perform and produce quality work within budget, along with our reputation for performance under adverse conditions and demanding schedules, has earned us the opportunity to work with many customers again and again. Ames Construction remains a family-owned enterprise. Our past success is a direct result of performing to the best of our ability, every day on every project—yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

OUR MISSION
To provide construction solutions in harmony with nature so that our people, clients, partners, and communities flourish.

OUR CORE VALUES

• 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.