What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at Ames Construction?
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.”
Essential Functions
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.”
Essential Functions
- 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”
- 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
- 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.
- These positions are 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.