Travel Civil Superintendent - Heavy Highway Projects

Ames Construction; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is a full-service heavy civil and industrial contractor with 60+ years of experience delivering critical infrastructure across the United States. This Civil Superintendent role entails leading field operations on major highway and civil projects, with travel assignments across the Central Region.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with project teams and clients, and drive safety, productivity, and cost control while maintaining alignment with plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• 10+ years as a foreman or supervisor in the Heavy Highway/Civil Construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of civil construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Strong understanding of cost control, planning, and scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop craft and field personnel.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with crews, project engineers, safety staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Oversee project schedules to ensure milestones are met; coordinate labor, subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with project drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Assist in developing and executing work plans, including manpower forecasting, material quantities, equipment needs, and scheduling.
• Monitor project budgets and enforce cost-control measures to meet financial objectives.
• Proactively identify potential issues and resolve them with project management.
• Lead and manage discipline teams by setting expectations and driving productivity and quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Foreman/Supervisor experience

Civil construction knowledge

Cost control

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Ames Construction is a full-service heavy civil and industrial contractor with 60+ years of experience delivering critical infrastructure across the United States. This Civil Superintendent role entails leading field operations on major highway and civil projects, with travel assignments across the Central Region.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with project teams and clients, and drive safety, productivity, and cost control while maintaining alignment with plans and specifications.