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 and rail. Ames is an employee -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 65 general contractor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Instill Safety as a top priority
- Provides on-site supervision and direction to crew members
- Familiar with project specifications and ability to understand plans
- Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
- Ensure crew time cards are filled out and submitted weekly
- Fill out daily foreman reports
- Analyze and resolve issues that may arise unexpectedly
- Ability to explain and understands survey and grade staking (Lasers, Transits, and GPS)
- Manage all excavating activities for your crew
- Other duties may be assigned.
Experience, Education & Skills
Minimum of 5 years as a foreman / supervisor in the highway heavy civil constructionWillingness to travelKnowledge of OSHA standards and practicesMust be familiar with heavy equipmentAbility to work outside in all weather conditionsMust have a valid Driver's LicenseAbility to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power toolsFrequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50lbsPositive attitude and possess excellent motivational skillsTime management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucialGood attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepanciesWorking Conditions
Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.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.