Lead Grade Foreman, Heavy Civil

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

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a foreman/supervisor for highway heavy civil projects. The role provides on-site supervision, enforces safety, and ensures crews and equipment follow project specifications to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy civil construction, willingness to travel, OSHA knowledge, and a valid driver's license. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs. Ames promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a 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.
• 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.

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

Safety leadership

Project supervision

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Heavy equipment familiarity

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a foreman/supervisor for highway heavy civil projects. The role provides on-site supervision, enforces safety, and ensures crews and equipment follow project specifications to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy civil construction, willingness to travel, OSHA knowledge, and a valid driver's license. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs. Ames promotes equal opportunity employment.