Earthwork and Paving Foreman

Field-based projects are primarily located throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Occasional travel may be required.

About the Role

You will step into a pivotal, hands-on leadership role directing field operations for a trusted, family-owned civil construction company. Your expertise will bridge the gap between engineering plans and field execution, driving precision grading, high-quality earthwork, site development, and asphalt production. This position gives you the autonomy to lead crews, operate equipment, and build infrastructure that supports local communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily earthwork, site development, and asphalt paving operations to ensure projects remain safe, productive, and on schedule.
• Direct crew members, assign daily responsibilities, and monitor work quality and production.
• Work alongside the crew and operate heavy equipment when needed.
• Interpret complex civil plans, grading plans, elevations, specifications, and technical requirements to guide site preparation accurately.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including loaders, compactors, skid steers, motor graders, excavators, and dozers.
• Establish and verify precise site grades using laser guidance, GPS technology, grade-control systems, and traditional field methods.
• Calculate material volumes, trucking requirements, equipment needs, labor requirements, and daily production targets to optimize resources.
• Oversee site preparation tasks including demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, subgrade installation, base installation, drainage, finish grading, and paving support.
• Coordinate hauling cycles and equipment use to prevent production delays.
• Monitor elevations, drainage, compaction, pavement sections, material placement, and project specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of field production, equipment hours, labor hours, trucking, delays, and site conditions.
• Coordinate routine equipment inspections, maintenance needs, and repairs to reduce downtime.
• Enforce company safety procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Communicate field conditions, plan conflicts, production concerns, and material needs to project management.
• Support the training and development of equipment operators and crew members.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in a leadership, foreman, or comparable field-leadership role within civil construction, earthwork, site development, roadway construction, or asphalt paving.
• Extensive hands-on experience in heavy civil construction beyond the leadership requirement.
• Proven experience operating heavy earthwork equipment, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, skid steers, loaders, and compactors.
• Strong ability to read and accurately interpret civil engineering plans, grading plans, elevations, cross-sections, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and checking grades using laser equipment, GPS systems, and grade-control technology.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, base installation, compaction, drainage, and paving operations.
• Strong mathematical and geometric skills required for precise material, production, and grade calculations.
• Ability to calculate material quantities, hauling requirements, trucking cycles, production rates, and crew needs.
• Ability to lead employees while remaining actively involved in field production.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in South Florida weather and field conditions.
• Flexibility to work occasional night shifts, weekends, or extended hours based on project requirements.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent practical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus.
• Spanish-English bilingual ability is a plus.
• Experience with South Florida soil conditions, limerock base, local materials, drainage standards, and municipal or FDOT projects.
• Experience leading complete site-work operations from clearing and excavation through finished pavement.
• FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I or II certification.
• FDOT Asphalt Paving Level I or II certification.
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Pay

$30 to $38+ per hour, based on experience, plus Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing.

Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with consistent overtime potential based on project schedules.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching and safe harbor contributions.
• Medical insurance options.
• Paid time off encompassing holidays and vacations.
• Annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Travel project compensation, including a dedicated per diem allowance when applicable.
• Access to professional training programs, manufacturer training, and safety certifications such as OSHA.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About Us

Florida Blacktop Inc. is a premier civil and heavy construction firm specializing in commercial, industrial, municipal, and government projects. For over 42 years, our family-owned business has built an exceptional reputation rooted in quality, reliability, practical field expertise, and strong professional relationships.