Superintendent

Ames Construction•Farmington, NM

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here 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 and Driven by Ownership . That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. 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.”

Requirements

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
This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.

Responsibilities

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”