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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily structural construction activities, including self-perform crews and subcontractors.
- Plan and coordinate concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, foundations, structural steel, precast, bridge, and related structural operations.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries to maintain production and schedule.
- Develop and execute short-term and look-ahead work plans.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
- Oversee concrete operations, including formwork, reinforcing steel placement, embeds, pour planning, concrete placement, finishing, and curing.
- Coordinate crane operations, rigging, material staging, and equipment requirements.
- Monitor daily production, quantities, labor productivity, and cost performance.
- Identify potential schedule, constructability, manpower, or production issues and develop solutions before they impact the project.
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, other Superintendents, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients.
- Maintain accurate daily reports documenting manpower, equipment, quantities, progress, delays, and significant project activities.
Safety & Quality
- Promote and enforce Ames Construction's safety culture and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
- Lead and participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Maintain strong knowledge of structural construction hazards, including fall protection, excavation and shoring, crane and rigging operations, formwork, falsework, and concrete placement.
- Perform regular field inspections to ensure work meets plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate required testing and inspections and ensure deficiencies or punch-list items are resolved promptly.
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen, Leadmen, craft employees, and future field leaders.
- Establish clear daily production and safety expectations for crews.
- Hold employees and subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, production, and schedule performance.
- Assist with workforce planning, crew sizing, and manpower needs.
- Build a field culture centered on teamwork, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of structural/heavy civil construction experience, with significant field leadership experience.
- 3+ years in a Superintendent, General Foreman, or comparable supervisory role preferred.
- Strong experience with one or more of the following: Bridge construction, Cast-in-place concrete, Structural concrete, Foundations and drilled shafts, Formwork and falsework systems, Reinforcing steel, Structural steel, Precast concrete, Heavy civil transportation structures
- Strong understanding of structural construction methods, sequencing, manpower planning, and equipment requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, structural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Understanding of project schedules, production tracking, cost control, and workforce planning.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred or required based on project needs.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel or relocate to project locations as required.
Preferred Experience
Experience with large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, particularly:
Bridges • Highway Structures • DOT Projects • Concrete Structures • Retaining Walls • Foundations • Transportation Infrastructure
Experience managing self-perform structural crews and union craft labor is highly desirable.
Why Ames Construction?
Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years. We are a full-service heavy civil and industrial contractor delivering critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and other major infrastructure projects.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. Our teams are guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision.
We provide opportunities for experienced construction professionals to lead challenging projects, develop the next generation of field leaders, and build infrastructure they can be proud of.
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.
