Civil Superintendent

Ames Federal Contracting Group; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Superintendent Civil for a Farmington, NM project. You will oversee civil crews, ensure work proceeds on plan and within budget, and uphold safety standards. This safety-sensitive role requires leadership, meticulous paperwork, and coordination with management and subcontractors.

The position entails travel as needed, reading blueprints and CAD drawings, and directing on-site operations to maintain schedule and quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related discipline (CM or engineering).
• 7+ years of commercial project superintendent experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• OSHA 30-hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience reading blueprints, CAD drawings, layouts, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/nights if needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of civil construction projects.
• Coordinates projects with management, subcontractors, and employees.
• Schedules, manages, and assists subcontractors.
• Ensures safe work environment and safety reporting/documentation.
• Prepares job meetings, safety meetings, reports, and logs.
• Maintains project schedule and two-week lookaheads.
• Completes on-site paperwork and secures the jobsite.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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.

Position Summary

The Superintendent Civil is responsible for managing the employees who make up the civil construction crews, ensuring everything involving civil work at the job site is proceeding according 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.
• Studies, understands, directs, and performs management responsibilities based on construction drawings.
• Prepares and documents job meetings, safety meetings, reports, daily pictures, and logs.
• Is willing to provide physical labor as needed.
• Is 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.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification and a thorough knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, layouts, and other documents, ensuring 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.
• Anticipates potential problems and quickly identifies issues to make educated decisions as required to maintain schedule.
• Communicates with clients and provide them with project details.
• Manages schedule, including two‑week lookaheads.

Working Conditions

• Location – This project is located in Farmington, New Mexico. Subsequent projects may be nationally based.
• Travel – 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.

Employment Summary

This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.