Milling Field Manager (Foreman)

Allan Myers, Inc•Chesapeake, VA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milling Field Manager oversees and manages all aspects of asphalt milling operations on construction sites. The role supervises and directs assigned crew members in preparing, executing, and finishing projects, and coordinates job-site crews, subcontractors, and material and equipment providers. The manager works closely with project managers, engineers, field staff, customers, inspectors, and regulatory representatives to complete work within established timelines and quality standards, while supporting safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This fast-paced position requires ownership, informed decision-making, and technical proficiency in asphalt milling. The manager schedules manpower and equipment, coordinates deliveries, plans production, conducts daily huddles, and communicates productivity, quality, and safety expectations. The role also includes preplanning for site conditions and exposures, enforcing safety procedures, training and developing crewmembers, documenting performance, and administering appropriate discipline. Administrative responsibilities include applying contract terms, developing rolling three-week schedules, reviewing pre-job checklists, monitoring crew costs, controlling materials and supplies, and maintaining accurate project documentation such as change orders, time-and-material records, purchase orders, daily job control reports, and receiving slips or invoices. The position supervises hourly operations personnel, including laborers, equipment operators, and drivers, and may direct subcontractors and suppliers. Allan Myers is a heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. The company describes its work as building infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems, and offers training and opportunities for internal advancement. A sign-on incentive is available. The stated salary range is $74,000–$100,000, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 3 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline, such as excavation, pipe, concrete, or paving.
OSHA 10-hour training required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Technical proficiency in multiple aspects of asphalt milling.
Ability to use labor and equipment reporting, operations means and methods, preconstruction planning, quality control and assurance, safety policies and procedures, and safe work procedures.
Relationship-management skills.
Leadership and management capabilities, including accountability, change management, coaching and mentoring, decision-making, leadership, people development, progress reporting, supervision, and training.
Personal attributes and skills including business ethics and integrity, conflict resolution, diversity awareness, influence and persuasion, listening, negotiation, oral and written communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, or balance; occasionally sit, use hands or fingers, stoop, kneel, and crouch; and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision capabilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in construction is highly desirable.
One or more years of construction supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all aspects of asphalt milling operations on construction sites.
Supervise and direct assigned crew members in preparing, executing, and finishing milling projects.
Coordinate job-site crews, subcontractors, and material and equipment providers.
Collaborate with Field Managers, Superintendents, project teams, engineers, field staff, and customers to implement project plans.
Supervise hourly crewmembers and plan and schedule manpower and equipment.
Coordinate supplier and subcontractor deliveries to support safety, profitability, scheduling compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Plan and direct work to maximize equipment utilization and support delay-free production.
Communicate productivity metrics, quality standards, daily performance, and expectations to crewmembers.
Ensure customer satisfaction in interactions with customers and inspectors, and prepare the work site for the next crew.
Conduct daily huddle meetings.
Follow the company Safety Program, identify site conditions and exposures through preplanning, secure required safety equipment and PPE, and participate in accident investigation and reporting.
Enforce safety procedures with crewmembers and subcontractors in assigned work zones.
Provide on-the-job training and support teamwork, motivation, people development, and retention.
Maintain performance documentation, provide input on salary and promotion recommendations, and administer discipline when appropriate.
Follow and enforce applicable Human Resources, Equipment/Dispatch, project-management, and other company policies and procedures.
Review, understand, and apply contract terms and communicate customer issues or contract questions to the project team.
Develop and implement ongoing three-week schedules; review pre-job checklists and coordinate resolution of issues with the project team.
Interpret and monitor crew cost reports and cost factors.
Prepare timely and accurate project documents, including change orders, time-and-material records, purchase orders, daily job control reports, and receiving slips or invoices.
Maintain adequate control of materials and supplies.
Supervise hourly operations personnel, including laborers, equipment operators, and drivers; may supervise Career Track Partners and direct subcontractors and suppliers.