Lead Grade Foreman – Heavy Civil Construction

Ames Construction, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Grade Foreman in Belle Glade, FL. This on-site leadership role oversees construction crews, enforces safety, and ensures project plans and schedules are followed.

Strong equipment experience, OSHA familiarity, and a willingness to travel are required. You will coordinate tasks, manage time cards, and document daily progress with foreman reports. Qualified candidates bring at least 5 years of foreman experience in highway civil work, the ability to work in all

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a foreman/supervisor in highway heavy civil construction.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and practices.
• 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.
• Strong time management, multitasking and prioritization.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Instill safety as a top priority.
• Provide 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 equipment and personnel.
• Ensure crew time cards are filled out and submitted weekly.
• Fill out daily foreman reports.
• Analyze and resolve issues that may arise unexpectedly.
• Explain and understand survey and grade staking (Lasers, Transits, GPS).
• Manage all excavating activities for the crew.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Motivational skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Tools

Surveying equipment (Lasers, Transits, GPS)

Power and non-power tools

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Grade Foreman in Belle Glade, FL. This on-site leadership role oversees construction crews, enforces safety, and ensures project plans and schedules are followed.

Strong equipment experience, OSHA familiarity, and a willingness to travel are required. You will coordinate tasks, manage time cards, and document daily progress with foreman reports. Qualified candidates bring at least 5 years of foreman experience in highway civil work, the ability to work in all