Paving Foreman

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The Paving Foreman supervises and coordinates activities of crew and ensures safe, efficient, and quality completion of assigned asphalt paving projects.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Collaborate with Superintendent and /or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew

• Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation

• Lead daily communication and safety meeting with crew regarding expectations, changes and other information

• Enforce and comply with all company policies, procedures and practices

• Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge

• Support employee counseling and performance appraisals

• Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees

• Monitor jobsite and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards

• Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job site

• Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards

• Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards

• Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills

• Perform other duties as required

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor and or lead-level

• Experience in asphalt paving and road construction

• Knowledge of asphalt materials, finish grading, patching, paving and related equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimble), preferred

• Skills in basic computing and email (knowledge of Microsoft office a plus)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus)

• Ability to work in a team setting

• Ability to read and understand blueprint and construction plans, preferred

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others

• ability to motivate employees and lead by example

• ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines

• ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment

Physically, working foremen must be able to:

• Ability to work, day, swing and night shift (occasionally extended hours)

• Ability to work constant expose to outside elements, in all weather conditions

• Ability to work safetly sensitive constructin zones around large machinery and heave equipment