Paving Foreman

JOB SUMMARY 

The PAVING FOREMAN will be responsible for running paving job sites across the service area, turning the estimate and schedule into safe, high-quality work completed on time and on budget, leading and training the paving crew, recording actual job costs, and working closely with the General Manager and Estimator so future jobs are bid and planned accurately. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. MANAGES the job site day to day, from setup and traffic control through final cleanup. 
2. EXECUTES the daily schedule and meets production targets for tonnage, square footage, and crew hours. 
3. COORDINATES crew, equipment, materials, and trucking so work runs without delays. 
4. SERVES as the on-site point of contact for customers, inspectors, and subcontractors. 
5. LEADS daily safety briefings and enforces PPE, equipment, and traffic-control rules. 
6. TRAINS crew members on paving methods, equipment operation, and company standards, and ensures the crew is staffed, equipped, and ready before each shift. 
7. PERFORMS quality checks on grade, compaction, thickness, joints, drainage, and finish. 
8. CROSS-TRAINS employees to work effectively across all company services and assists with other services or projects when needed. 
9. RECORDS actual cost of goods sold (COGS) for each job, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other field costs. 
10. SUBMITS accurate daily reports, timesheets, and material tickets on time. 
11. REPORTS actual-versus-estimated costs, job issues, bottlenecks, and lessons learned to the General Manager and Estimator, and holds regular meetings with them to review upcoming work, job results, and open issues. 
12. ACCOUNTABLE for safety, quality, timeliness, job-cost control, reporting, and crew development, measured against targets set with the General Manager. 
13. PERFORMS OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 

Asphalt pavers 

Rollers 

Skid steers 

Company vehicles and trailers 

Traffic-control devices 

Paving hand tools 

Mobile devices and apps for daily reports and timesheets 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of asphalt installation, compaction, grading, and drainage. 
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, PPE, and traffic-control requirements. 
• Ability to lead by example and hold the crew to safety and quality standards. 
• Ability to plan ahead and adjust quickly when conditions change. 
• Ability to communicate clearly with crews, customers, the General Manager, and the Estimator. 
• Ability to track labor, materials, and equipment use accurately. 
• Skilled in operating and supervising paving equipment, including pavers, rollers, and skid steers. 
• Skilled in organizing field paperwork with close attention to detail. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience 

Three (3) years experience of paving experience, including experience leading or running a crew 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification 

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one 

Experience with sealcoating, striping, concrete, or other company services 

Comfort using mobile apps for daily reports and timesheets 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Must pass a criminal background check 

Must have a valid driver’s license 

Must have and maintain a good driving record 

Must pass preemployment drug screening 

Must be able to stand, walk, and perform physical work for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. 

Must be AGILE. The ability to hold yourself and others Accountable, have a personal Growth mindset, ability to act with Integrity, ability to demonstrate Leadership attributes to motivate and support coworkers, and practice Everyday Improvement. 

WORK CONDITIONS: 

Works outside in all types of weather and may be exposed to extreme heat and cold, rain, sun, etc. 

Works on active job sites with exposure to noise, fumes, and heavy equipment. 

Requires early starts, extended hours, and some nights or weekends during paving season. 

This is a safety sensitive position due to driving requirements and job responsibilities which include safety-sensitive tasks that require performing duties fraught with risk of injury to others where even a momentary lapse of attention may have grave and disastrous consequences. 

The above describes the general content and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be an all­ inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.