Ames Construction

Ames Construction

Carpenter Foreman

Point Pleasant, WV · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationOSHA

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About the role

  • Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
  • The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for supervising daily field operations and leading carpentry crews on heavy highway, bridge, and civil construction projects.
  • This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee excavation activities for assigned crews.
  • Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed.
  • That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of carpenter practices, including formwork, concrete construction, and layout.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safe construction practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
  • Proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and construction equipment commonly used in carpentry work.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Understanding of survey information, grades, elevations, and layout procedures.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Working Conditions:
  • This project is located in Pt. Pleasant, WV. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
  • Work is primarily performed on active construction job sites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more.
  • At Ames, we are Fueled by Family.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
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