Foreman

Ames Construction, Inc.; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Foreman to manage construction crews from start to finish, ensuring timely, within-budget project completion while upholding quality standards.

This safety-sensitive role requires directing field personnel, coordinating resources, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The Foreman will train and mentor workers, oversee daily scheduling, and report progress to site engineers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or related role with proven leadership.
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and methods.
• Ability to drive projects to completion on time and on budget.
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising workers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey information clearly.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Customer service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans; adjust for weather, materials, and personnel.
• Delegate responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Train, mentor, and supervise employees and contractors.
• Provide resources to meet project schedules, safety needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment; train on safety gear.
• Develop and manage site quality standards.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Blueprints interpretation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Foreman is responsible for managing and coordinating construction crews from start to finish, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes planning, directing, and overseeing the activities of employees engaged in construction work. This position is classified as "safety-sensitive."

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily tasks according to priorities and plans. Makes changes due to weather, materials, and personnel.
• Delegates individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Trains, mentors, and supervises employees and contractors
• Provides adequate resources to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs
• Emphasizes the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment
• Provides training on safety gear and procedures
• Develops and manages quality standards for sites
• Resolves conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
• Regularly reports project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other parties

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or related role with proven leadership skills
• A working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction and repair of structures
• Possesses the technical skills for interpreting construction methods, technologies, and technical drawings
• Ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising workers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey information to others effectively
• Ability to successfully organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Customer service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration, developing a positive relationship
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and ensure construction phases are completed on‑time

Working Conditions

• Location – This project is located in Farmington, NM. 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.

This position is subject to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA). In accordance with the NPEA, preference in hiring and employment shall be given to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who meet the minimum qualifications for the position applied for.

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.