Foreman - Paving Crew

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee the successful completion of all asphalt paving projects. The Paving Crew Foreman will participate in the planning and scheduling of paving work and lead field crews to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and project documentation to assist in estimating materials, labor, and equipment needs.
• Manage project objectives, timelines, and budgets to ensure quality standards and work plans are met.
• Supervise daily paving operations and coordinate schedules, trucking, and subcontractors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Assess and mitigate project risks while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Communicate proactively with sales, scheduling, management, crews, subcontractors, and clients; provide clear on-site direction and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Manage and track job changes, including preparing change orders when required.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Cookordination with other departments to align resources and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Optimize field operations and paving techniques for maximum productivity and quality.
• Oversee the hiring, development, and supervision of paving foremen and crews.
• Monitor crew hours weekly to ensure budget compliance and adherence to company work-hour policies.
• Complete daily dispatch sheets and provide clear instructions to field crews.
• Ensure timesheets and related documentation are submitted accurately and on time.
• Review and verify daily reports and Pavement Soft entries for accuracy.
• Use survey or grade control equipment to ensure proper grading, slope, and drainage prior to paving.
• Ensure subgrade and base materials meet project specifications.
• Maintain quality control of asphalt placement—identifying issues with mix, compaction, grade, or finish and making necessary corrections.
• Ensure all paving personnel are properly equipped with and using PPE, promoting a culture of “Safety First.”
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in paving or asphalt construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust, etc.).
• Willingness to travel or work away from home as needed.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and overtime when required.
• Strong work ethic, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for interaction with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to enforce compliance.
• Proficiency with basic technology (tablets, project management software, and digital reporting tools).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must comply with company drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, attention to detail, and a positive, goal-oriented attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally in sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and standing.
• Occasionally light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Rarely heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Working Conditions

• Rarely in low temperatures.
• Rarely in high temperatures.
• Rarely in outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and dust.
• Rarely in noisy environments.
• Rarely on nights and weekends, as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Rarely in frequent overtime.

Benefits

Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.