Superintendent

Ames Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site activities for major infrastructure projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality across the job site.

The role demands strong leadership, budgeting knowledge, and the ability to travel to project locations. You will partner with clients and project teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction discipline (construction management or engineering).
• Five+ years in construction management; superintendent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• OSHA-30 certification and knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Strong project management with budgeting best-in-industry practices.
• Collaborative with clients and crews.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, and design layouts.
• Understanding of construction equipment and safe operation/maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and quality management skills; problem solving.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Willingness to travel frequently for long-term assignments.
• Strong planning, design execution, and contingency management.
• Effective leadership to motivate teams and resolve conflicts.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all site activities according to project plans and schedules.
• Manage a team of workers with schedules, progress, and resource allocation.
• Create cost estimates for labor, materials, and other project costs.
• Coordinate with clients, Project Managers, and other management to determine budgets and timelines.
• Schedule materials and equipment deliveries with vendors.
• Hire and assign work to subcontractors.
• Maintain daily job-site logs and report to management.
• Implement cost-effective management techniques and adjust operations as needed.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, vendors, and inspectors on site.
• Prevent scope creep and ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Reading blueprints & CAD

Equipment knowledge

Analytical & quality mgmt

Communication & time mgmt

Leadership

Planning & resource allocation

Scheduling & budgeting

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people 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. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.

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.

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Position duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control, safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites. This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

Essential Functions

• Manages a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
• Creates cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
• Collaborates with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
• Coordinates materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
• Creates schedules for workers and subcontractors
• Hires additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
• Maintains a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Makes changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
• Implements management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
• Collaborates with clients, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors and staff on site and others
• Prevents scope "creep"

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction-related discipline, such as construction management or engineering
• A minimum five (5) years of experience in construction management. Superintendent experience highly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR
• Possess an OSHA-30 certification and a thorough knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Strong project management skills with knowledge of construction budgeting "best-in-industry" practices
• Collaboration skills and the ability to maintain relationships with clients and crews
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, design layouts and other construction documents
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and quality management skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize and work independently
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Able to travel frequently and support long term assignments
• Strong planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies
• Effective leadership abilities, able to motivate team, set goals and resolve conflicts
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary

Working Conditions

• Location - This project is located in Belle Glade, Florida. 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.

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.