Lead Grade Foreman — Heavy Civil Construction

Ames Construction; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced foreman/supervisor for highway heavy civil projects in the United States. You will lead field crews, enforce safety, and ensure work aligns with plans and schedules.

Candidates must have 5+ years' supervisory experience, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to operate or coordinate heavy equipment in all weather. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

OSHA standards

Heavy equipment

Driver's license

Survey/grade staking

Time management

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced foreman/supervisor for highway heavy civil projects in the United States. You will lead field crews, enforce safety, and ensure work aligns with plans and schedules.

Candidates must have 5+ years' supervisory experience, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to operate or coordinate heavy equipment in all weather. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is essential.