Asphalt Operations Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Asphalt Operations Manager to lead and oversee the full lifecycle of asphalt operations—from production and logistics to field execution and crew management. This leadership role is accountable for operational efficiency, safety, quality, scheduling, and profitability across all asphalt-related projects and resources, including paving crews, milling operations, and plant coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for asphalt paving, milling, and/or plant production across multiple job sites.
• Develop and implement project schedules, resource plans, and production targets to meet business goals.
• Supervise and support field superintendents, foremen, and crew leads to ensure consistent, high-quality work.
• Coordinate material delivery, trucking logistics, and plant output to align with field demands.
• Drive operational excellence through standardization of best practices, job cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with DOT specifications, safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and company policies.
• Lead and model a safety-first culture; conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and executive leadership to align field performance with business objectives.
• Analyze job performance, productivity, and profit margins; proactively address underperformance or project risks.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7 years of progressive experience in asphalt construction or heavy civil operations, with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory or operations leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt paving techniques, milling processes, equipment, and mix designs.
• Experience managing multiple crews and large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and personnel effectively.
• Familiarity with job costing systems, field reporting tools, and productivity software.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Able to work long hours, including nights and weekends as required by the project.
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:  Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. 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.

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