Asphalt Paving Foreman

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Position Title: Asphalt Paving Foreman - Operations

Position Overview

A Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner. They will be responsible for helping to keep projects on a realistic timescale and budget. They will be responsible for making sure supplies and tools needed for the project are available on the project vehicle / truck. A Foreman will lead and communicate to a project team, making sure they are aware of project details. A Foreman communicates with the Client to keep them up to date of any changes or delays.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel
• Communication responsibility includes representing the company in a positive manner with the Client and its Employees. The Foreman will bring any of his/her Teams concerns to management.
• Be aware of quality control and proper close out of project. Track Completion of project, monitor team performance, and close out all service requests.
• Responsible for project planning / reporting. Ability to read drawings and maps – and convey plan of project to others.
• Meet production targets and maintain or exceed quality standards.
• Equipment maintenance: Manage equipment readiness by performing necessary maintenance prior to going into the field. (Infrared Machine, Patch Truck, Seal Coat Spray Rig, Squeegee Machine, Striping Machine)
• Act as a safety leader and put safety first. Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on all PPE safety gear and safety procedures.
• Oversees the continuing education of employees in and around hazardous materials. Complies with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Keep accurate records with daily reports and communicate completion status to Operations Manager.
• Bring out the best of field personnel by providing training, coaching, development, and motivation
• Work to resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably – and report and unsettled conflict to Operations Managers.
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge of modern management techniques and best practices
• Ability to meet production goals and be results driven
• Familiarity with asphalt industry’s rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective leadership and human resources management skills, including coaching and training skills and abilities
• Computer skill with basic proficiency with Microsoft office products and windows-based software
• Ability to be self-directed and individually resourceful, working independently when needed, and also within a fast-paced team environment
• Always maintain professionalism and have strong customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic and expanding company

Experience / Requirements

• 1 - 3 Years of experience leading an Operations team of 2 to 3 asphalt specialists
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Professional Demeanor
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams
• Strong Organization Skills

Working Conditions / Physical Requirement

• Sitting 20% Standing/ Physical Activity 80%
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand, and communication is clear
• Be physically active for long periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person