Civil Superintendent

Ames Construction; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a seasoned foreman/supervisor to lead craft teams on highway and heavy civil projects. This full-time role emphasizes safety, coordination with project engineers, safety managers, and clients, and adherence to drawings, schedules, and budget parameters.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years in supervisory roles within highway heavy civil construction, strong communication skills, and proven crew management abilities. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a supervisorial role.
• Minimum of 10 years as a foreman/supervisor in highway heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices.
• Understanding of cost management, planning and scheduling.
• Experience managing crews of 20+ workers.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and multitasking are crucial.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Instill safety as a top priority on every shift.
• Hire, train and develop craft personnel.
• Develop and maintain open communications with crews, engineers, safety managers and clients.
• Monitor schedule and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries.
• Ensure construction complies with drawings, specs and contractual requirements.
• Lead a disciplined crew to deliver high-quality work per company policies and standards.
• Identify and solve project issues and keep management informed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil construction

Cost management

Scheduling

Crew management

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

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 Responsibilities

• Instill 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.

Qualifications

• Five 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.