Paving Superintendent

Job Purpose

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to job site Foremen on day-to-day field operations relating to asphalt placement activities at various sites.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Perform jobsite quality control checks; ensure quality assurance on all phases of work; visit assigned jobsites on a continuous basis to assess the productivity, quality, safety, and scheduling of manpower and equipment and report to the appropriate person(s); ensure efficiency and quality work relating to placement of asphalt; ensure the punch list for job cleanup is completed and a documented follow up walk-through done to ensure all punch list items have been addressed.

· Provide overall leadership and direct the activities of several Foremen; fill in for Foremen when needed; work with Foremen to coordinate forces when possible to increase productivity; coach/mentor Foremen to adopt a more collaborative approach to leadership and on improving communications on the job site; accountable for timely and accurate completion of employee paperwork/forms to include but not limited to Employee Status Change (i.e. pay rate, address/name change, termination, promotion, benefit enrollment, etc.), Performance Appraisal, Attendance Reports, Warning Notices, First Report of Injury, Accident Reports, etc.

· Review all projects to focus on equipment and manpower among divisions to maximize efficiency; review job costs, manpower, and equipment utilization reports; attend all in-house preplanning/preconstruction meetings; ensure “essential information” for running a more efficient and productive jobsite is filtered down to the Foremen after every preplanning/preconstruction meeting (to ensure continuity and accuracy of information this should be provided in a standardize report format so all foreman receive the same type of information); plan and review projects with Estimators and Foremen to provide input on jobsite organization and resource allocation; assist Estimators when requested with bid preparation.

· Monitor all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements for noise and dust control, non-interruption of Government activities, and utility shutdown procedures; promote and enforce safety policies; have a solid understanding of site safety, health, and substance abuse programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel at the jobsite, address basic questions from employees, and/or know where to direct jobsite personnel to get their questions answered.

· Check equipment to monitor for abuse, neglect, repairs and utilization; work with Equipment Manager to make recommendations on new and additional equipment needs.

· Interface with Owner’s representatives and other parties external to the company to assure overall progress on the jobs meets their expectations and demands.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

· High School education is required. Some college work in Construction, Engineering, Business courses preferred.

· 3 to 5 years’ experience in Asphalt Paving Foreman capacity or 5 to 7 years of field/road construction experience with at least (3) three years in a leadership position.

Personal Skills Required

· Supervisory experience, good communication skills, strong customer service orientation, professional demeanor, ability to work well under pressure, flexibility with regards to change, strong work ethic, MS Word/Outlook – basic skill set.

Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, sit
• Lift 50 pounds or more
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Drive company vehicle.

Environmental Conditions (Work In)

• Wet or humid conditions
• Near moving mechanical parts
• High, precarious places
• Fumes, airborne particles
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person