Paving Foreperson

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Paving Foreperson to lead and oversee daily asphalt paving operations. This role is responsible for supervising paving crews, coordinating resources, ensuring jobsite safety, and delivering high-quality work on schedule and within budget. The Paving Foreperson reports directly to the Paving Superintendent and serves as the on-site leader and safety champion.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Serve as the jobsite Safety Champion, ensuring the safety of crew members, subcontractors, and the public.
• Enforce all company policies and OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• Lead, supervise, train, and schedule paving crews.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, production goals, and jobsite organization.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and work orders.
• Oversee quality control and finished product standards.
• Cover asphalt deliveries, supplies, trucking, traffic control, and grade crews.
• Communicate professionally with customers, inspectors, coworkers, and the public.
• Act as the primary on-site representative for paving operations.
• Maintain accurate time, material, and production records.
• Submit daily crew timecards with proper coding.
• Track equipment usage, labor hours, quantities, and yields.
• Perform field measurements and calculate job quantities.
• Absorb general labor duties such as shoveling, raking, or laying asphalt.
• Operate heavy equipment if trained and authorized.
• Travel between multiple jobsite locations.

Qualifications & Work Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. 5–10 years of asphalt paving experience, including supervisory or lead experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of asphalt paving methods, equipment, and materials. Proven ability to lead and motivate work crews. Ability to read plans, grades, and specifications. Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and CDL regulations. Strong math skills for quantities, yields, rates, and percentages. Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness and compliance.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Sound judgment and decision-making.
• Planning and organization.
• Professionalism and adaptability.
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative.
• Quality-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information

• Subject to drug testing, medical exams, and physical agility testing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.