Civil Superintendent

Ames Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a seasoned field supervisor in Charlotte, NC to lead highway heavy civil crews on critical infrastructure projects. You will ensure safety, maintain schedules, and coordinate with engineers, clients, and suppliers.

The role requires 10+ years as a foreman or supervisor in highway civil construction, a proven track record of managing crews of 20+, and strong cost and scheduling discipline.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of supervisory experience in civil construction.
• Extensive knowledge of highway heavy civil construction.
• Strong cost management, planning and scheduling skills.
• Experience leading crews of 20+ personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Instill safety as a top priority.
• Hire, train and develop craft personnel.
• Coordinate with Crews, Project Engineers, Safety Managers and Clients.
• Monitor schedules and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specs and contract requirements.
• Assist in developing work plans, manpower, quantities, schedules, and equipment needs.
• Monitor budgets and cost control measures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Highway construction

Crew management

Safety leadership

Budget planning

Scheduling

Communication skills

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstill Safety as a top priority.Hiring, training and development of craft personnel.Develop and maintain open communications with Crews, Project Engineers, Safety Managers and Clients.Monitor job schedule to ensure it is on track and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers.Ensure construction complies with drawings, specifications and all contractual requirements.Assist in preparing and executing work plans, manpower levels, material quantities, schedules and equipment requirements.Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.Inform project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. and assist in solving these issues.Lead an effective discipline team, delegating responsibilities and setting goals to ensure a production of high-quality work that meets the requirements of company policies, procedures, industry standards, and client expectations.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsFive plus years of experience in supervisorial role.Minimum of 10 years as a foreman / supervisor in the Highway Heavy Civil Construction Industry.Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of civil construction.Understanding of cost management processes, planning and scheduling.Experience in managing crews of 20 or more employees.Strong communication skills both written and oral.Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial.Must have a valid Driver’s License.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.