Civil Foreman

Job Summary

Ames Construction is hiring a Civil Foreman to lead field crews and coordinate daily work on heavy highway and civil construction projects.

Project Details

Initial projects are in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and surrounding area, with work on highways, roadways, and other heavy civil infrastructure. Later assignments may be nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews and promote safe, efficient work on active job sites.
• Review plans and specifications, coordinate schedules with project management, and oversee excavation work.
• Apply survey and grade staking information, complete daily reports, and review weekly crew timecards.
• Resolve field issues and communicate with superintendents, project engineers, and other team members.

Required Experience

• Foreman or supervisory experience in heavy highway or civil construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, safe construction practices, heavy equipment, and construction tools.
• Ability to read plans and specifications; a valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions and perform physical tasks, including periodically lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong leadership, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay is $35–$45, based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. Benefits include union health coverage, employer contributions to pension and annuity funds under the CBA, paid time off as applicable, and Ames-sponsored mental health and virtual physical therapy benefits. Project-based pay may include overtime, shift differential, per diem or subsistence, and travel.

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