Civil Foreman

Ames Construction•Belle Glade, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and its people are the reason for its continued success. It is a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor that builds critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. The teams undertake challenging projects that ensure community safety, maintain supply chain movement, and keep the country connected. Ames is 'Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership,' meaning employees support each other, take pride in their work, and are responsible for their actions, results, and the company's long-term health. Guided by core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, Ames delivers on its promises, overcomes challenges, and produces work of which it is proud. Joining Ames means becoming part of a company built for long-term success, where skilled individuals, strong teams, and disciplined execution foster careers and a better future. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.

Requirements

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