ASPHALT PAVING SUPERINTENDENT

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple foremen and subcontractors on one or more paving projects.
• Work closely with Construction Manager, General Manager, Plant Manager, Project Engineers and other key personnel.
• Review daily cost reports.
• Manage project schedule.
• Communicate progress to key individuals.
• Meet with agencies and owners to build and maintain relationships.
• Approve daily timecards.
• Communicate and manage daily equipment needs with service department.
• Cook with trucking with Logistics Manager and Trucking Supervisor.
• Provide training and direction to key personnel.
• Travel to project locations.
• Work a flexible schedule both days and nights.
• Perform other duties as required.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Effectively communicate with crews, foremen, supervisors, agencies, owners and the community.
  • Able to schedule workers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project stays on schedule.
  • Able to supervise construction projects effectively and efficiently.
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
  • Thorough understanding of industry practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Able to think critically to change plan quickly as needed.
  • Proficient with iPad and web-based scheduling, tracking and timekeeping applications.
  • Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems on projects before they become major issues.
  • Attention to detail is critical.
  • Able to ensure projects are in compliance with the Company’s Safety and Health Manual.
  • Able to work on weekends, public holidays, and at night.
  • Able to work for long hours in all weather conditions.
  • Knowledge of road and traffic regulations.
  • Must have strong work ethic.

    Minimum Requirements

    • 8 years of asphalt paving industry or related experience is preferred.
    • 3 years supervising crews and equipment is preferred.
    • Able to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
    • Flexible with schedule.

      Benefits

      • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
      • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
      • 401(k) with Company Match
      • Profit Sharing
      • Paid Time Off
      • Paid Sick Time
      • 8 Paid Holidays
      • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Years of Service Recognition
      • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
      • Critical Illness Plan
      • Accident Coverage Plan
      • Hospital Indemnity
      • Employee Appreciation Program

        Additional Information

        • Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
        • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
        • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
        • All applications are submitted online.
        • If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.