Civil Superintendent

Ames Construction; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Farmington, NM, seeks a seasoned Superintendent Civil to lead field crews on a major civil project in New Mexico. This safety-sensitive role requires coordinating management, subcontractors, and employees while controlling costs and maintaining schedules.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, 7+ years as a civil superintendent, and OSHA 30-Hour certification. Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related discipline or engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of commercial project superintendent experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification and safety knowledge.
• Understanding of construction equipment and safe operation.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, layouts, and ensure scopes are correct.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel and work weekends/nights if needed.
• Identify issues and maintain project schedule.
• Communicate project details with clients.
• Manage schedule with two-week lookaheads.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, inspects, and approves day-to-day civil construction operations.
• Completes on-site paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinates projects with management, subcontractors, and employees.
• Schedules, manages, and assists subcontractors.
• Sets expectations and accountability for subcontractors.
• Maintains safety reporting and documentation.
• Prepares meetings, safety briefings, and job logs.
• Be willing to provide labor when needed.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Skills

Construction management

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Blueprints & CAD reading

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPt)

Communication skills

Travel availability

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

CAD drawings

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.

The Superintendent Civil is responsible for managing the employees who make up the civil construction crews. This position is in charge of ensuring everything involving civil work at the job site is going to plan and within budget. This position is classified as “safety-sensitive.”

Essential Functions

• Supervises, inspects, and approves day-to-day operations of civil construction projects
• Completes all required on-site paperwork
• Coordinates civil construction projects with management, subcontractors, and employees
• Schedules, manages, and assists subcontractors
• Sets expectations with subcontractors and holds them accountable for results
• Provides direct accountability for job safety reporting and documentation
• Completes reports and documentation required or requested by management
• Inspects and secures jobsite to prevent damage and theft
• Ensures a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety standards and protocols
• Establishes processes and procedures to carry out work and keep the project on schedule
• Ability to study, understand, direct, and perform management responsibilities based on construction drawings
• Prepares and documents job meetings, safety meetings, reports, daily pictures, and logs
• Be willing to physically provide labor as needed
• Willing to accomplish related tasks that may be required at any given time to get the job done

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction-related discipline, such as construction management or engineering
• A minimum of 7 years of prior commercial project construction superintendent experience
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR
• Possess an OSHA 30-Hour certification and a thorough knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• An understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, layouts, and other documents. Ensure that all scopes are completed correctly.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel and/or work weekends and nights if needed
• Anticipate potential problems and quickly identify issues and make educated decisions as required to maintain schedule
• Communicate with clients and provide them with project details
• Manage schedule, including two-week lookaheads

Working Conditions

• Location – This project is located in Farmington, New Mexico. Subsequent projects may be nationally based.
• Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations, sometimes nationally
• Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. May be 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. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.