Traveling Civil Superintendent - Lead Large-Scale Projects

Ames Construction; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Per diem/subsistence

Travel eligible

Job summary

Ames Construction seeks an experienced construction supervisor to lead field crews across active projects in the Central Region. You will oversee schedules, coordinate labor, materials, and equipment, and ensure strict adherence to drawings and safety protocols.

With 5+ years in supervisory roles and 10+ years in heavy civil construction, you will mentor teams, manage budgets, and address issues to keep projects on track. Occasional travel and extended site assignments are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring safety standards and best practices are followed at all times.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop craft and field personnel to build high-performing teams.
• 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 such as work conflicts, schedule impacts, or resource constraints, and collaborate with project management to resolve them.
• Lead and manage discipline teams by setting expectations, delegating responsibilities, and driving productivity and quality work in alignment with company policies, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

Ames Construction seeks an experienced construction supervisor to lead field crews across active projects in the Central Region. You will oversee schedules, coordinate labor, materials, and equipment, and ensure strict adherence to drawings and safety protocols.

With 5+ years in supervisory roles and 10+ years in heavy civil construction, you will mentor teams, manage budgets, and address issues to keep projects on track. Occasional travel and extended site assignments are required.