Foreman

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 Foreman is responsible for managing and coordinating construction crews from start to finish, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes planning, directing, and overseeing the activities of employees engaged in construction work. This position is classified as “safety-sensitive.”

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily tasks according to priorities and plans. Makes changes due to weather, materials, and personnel.
• Delegates individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Trains, mentors, and supervises employees and contractors
• Provides adequate resources to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs
• Emphasizes the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment
• Provides training on safety gear and procedures
• Develops and manages quality standards for sites
• Resolves conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
• Regularly reports project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other parties

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or related role with proven leadership skills
• A working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction and repair of structures
• Possesses the technical skills for interpreting construction methods, technologies, and technical drawings
• Ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising workers 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey information to others effectively
• Ability to successfully organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Customer service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration, developing a positive relationship
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and ensure construction phases are completed on-time

Working Conditions

• Location – This project is located in Farmington, NM. Subsequent projects may be nationally based.
• Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations, sometimes nationally
• Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb.  May be exposed to high noise levels.

*This positions is subject to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA). In accordance with the NPEA, preference in hiring and employment shall be given to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who meet the minimum qualifications for the position applied for.

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