Job Description: Asphalt Foreman

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our Paving Team as an Asphalt Foreman. Wiregrass Construction is committed to taking care of our employees and offers excellent compensation and low-cost benefits, with our health insurance costing as low as $18 per week for a single employee. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this critical role involves the effective management of milling and paving crews, subcontractors, equipment, and the logistics that underpin our operations. Your shift will generally be during the day, but you should be prepared for weekend and night shift work, when necessary, dependent on project schedules and weather conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As the Asphalt Foreman, your duties will encompass, but are not limited to:

Leadership and Management:

• Efficiently oversee the operations of milling and paving crews, subcontractors, and quality control support in a defined region.
• Skillfully coordinate equipment, manpower, and material requirements for your project.
• Strive for optimal utilization of equipment, material, and labor to enhance productivity and minimize costs.
• Prioritize safety, ensuring the well-being of crew members and the public interacting with our projects.
• Uphold and enforce company policies.

Project Management:

• Maintain meticulous project records and review/approve daily timecards.
• Effectively communicate and manage change orders, approve invoices, and actively participate in project meetings.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of project drawings, specifications, and any special or quality requirements.
• Foster positive communication with owners, general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and all key stakeholders in the project.
• Provide daily project status updates, encompassing all aspects, both positive and negative.
• Proactively identify and address challenges or roadblocks, devising well-thought-out action plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of six (6) years of asphalt paving experience, with a preference for additional experience.
• Proficiency in motivating and managing subordinates to create a safe and productive work environment.
• Physical ability to meet job expectations.
• Adeptness at working collaboratively in a team setting and cultivating positive peer relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with a knack for meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to keep projects running smoothly.
• Professional and respectful engagement with employees, emphasizing a team-oriented approach.
• A satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and the ability to meet the company's driver qualification standards.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screening is required for all applicants.

The posted salary or pay compensation ranges are approximate and dependent on applicable experience and qualifications. Upper ranges are flexible.

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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