Job Details
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 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.
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 construction
- Willingness to travel
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and practices
- Must be familiar with heavy equipment
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Ability to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power tools
- Frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50lbs
- Positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills
- Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial
- Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
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.