Grade Foreman

Ames Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction seeks an experienced foreman to lead field crews on highway heavy civil projects. You will supervise on-site activities, interpret plans, manage equipment, and ensure safety and schedule compliance.

Travel is required; candidates must have OSHA knowledge, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Join a team focused on quality, accountability, and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as foreman/supervisor in highway heavy civil construction.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and practices.
• Must be familiar with heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Provides on-site supervision and direction to crew members.
• Familiar with project specifications and ability to understand plans.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.
• Ensure crew time cards are filled out and submitted weekly.
• Fill out daily foreman reports.
• Analyze and resolve issues that may arise unexpectedly.
• Ability to explain and understands survey and grade staking (Lasers, Transits, and GPS).
• Manage all excavating activities for your crew.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Foreman experience

OSHA knowledge

Equipment familiarity

Driver's license

Team leadership

Tools

Lasers

Transits

GPS

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority
• Provides on-site supervision and direction to crew members
• Familiar with project specifications and ability to understand plans
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Ensure crew time cards are filled out and submitted weekly
• Fill out daily foreman reports
• Analyze and resolve issues that may arise unexpectedly
• Ability to explain and understands survey and grade staking (Lasers, Transits, and GPS)
• Manage all excavating activities for your crew
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Experience, Education & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years as a foreman/supervisor in the highway heavy civil construction
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and practices
• Must be familiar with heavy equipment
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power tools
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50lbs
• Positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills
• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
  
  

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.