Paving Foreman

About This Role

Seeking an experienced paving foreman to lead asphalt and paving crews on roadway and sitework projects across the country. This is a hands-on foreman role: you’ll set the daily work plan, coordinate paving operations, and ensure asphalt placement meets spec and schedule. You’ll work closely with operators, truck drivers, and laborers on site, enforce safety and traffic control, and maintain quality control records. Competitive pay based on experience; travel and overtime opportunities available depending on assignment.

What You'll Do

• • Lead and coordinate daily paving crew activities, set priorities, and assign crews and tasks
• • Oversee asphalt placement, compaction, surface finish, and joint work to meet project specifications
• • Coordinate equipment and truck logistics with operators and drivers to keep the mat moving and reduce downtime
• • Perform QA/QC checks on mix, density, and surface tolerances; record test results and report issues
• • Enforce safety and traffic control plans on site; run toolbox talks and monitor PPE and equipment safety
• • Communicate with project supervisors, schedulers, and inspectors to keep projects on time and within spec

What We're Looking For

• • 5+ years asphalt/paving field experience with proven foreman or lead role on roadway or sitework projects
• • Strong knowledge of asphalt placement, compaction techniques, and QA/QC procedures
• • Hands-on experience with paving and compaction equipment and basic heavy equipment maintenance
• • Familiarity with traffic control and flagging, ability to enforce safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• • Ability to read plans, follow specs and building/roadway codes, and document daily production
• • Physically fit for long days on site; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED preferred
• • Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• • OSHA 10 or 30-hour construction safety card
• • Flagger/traffic control certification (state or local)
• • Paving equipment operator certification or documented operator experience; QA/QC asphalt training preferred
• • English required; Spanish or other languages a plus

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities and performance-based pay increases
• • Per diem and travel pay for out-of-area assignments
• • Health insurance options and retirement plan (401k) where available
• • Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time assignments
• • Tool allowance or company-provided basic tools and PPE
• • Training and certification support for equipment and safety courses

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