Pave Foreman

CDA Paving and Concrete Specialties•Rathdrum, ID

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paving Foreman plans, coordinates, and executes assigned paving work while leading the field crew to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role oversees crew members, monitors labor and equipment productivity, and must be able to safely operate all paving equipment as needed to maintain workflow and support project success. The Foreman is also responsible for coordinating labor, materials, subcontractors, and direct cost information to help control fixed-price contract risk and keep projects on schedule and within quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
5 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity
Field experience with Paving or Grading and familiarity with equipment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to supervise direct reports, measure productivity, and motivate for maximum productivity
Knowledge of site preparation, excavating techniques, paving, and compaction, as applicable

Responsibilities

Complete work as assigned by the Superintendents
Adhere to principles set out in the Operations Manual and the Team Member Handbook; ensure direct reports do as well
Ensure all personnel (including self) on the jobsite are wearing proper PPE
Identify actions and timing to bring the project to completion by understanding the scope in discussion with the Superintendent
Secure tools, equipment, and materials to complete the Paving
Ensure that all maintenance is complete on a current basis on the Paving equipment
Ensure all equipment on the Pave crew and slip tanks are full every evening, and the crew truck has supplies for the crew (ex, stakes)
Survey the site and lay out the project (marking, paint, and sterilant)
Assign work and tasks to individual crew members; participate in actual task discharge for high labor productivity to meet or beat scheduled work hours, timeliness, and quality goals
Flag or sign job sites to ensure crew safety
Oversee the execution of the work to ensure all Paving is done according to the Superintendent’s directions
Responsible for getting the crews started in an orderly and timely manner each morning
Identify problems that may adversely impact goal attainment on quality, timeliness, and cost; resolve problems within the original scope of work
Identify Change Orders, especially in respect of the scope of work; alert the Superintendent of the need; the Superintendent will negotiate the Change Order, including pricing, and sign before execution of any work
Maintain good relationships with the contractors, owner, or their authorized delegates
Complete the Construction report daily, ensuring accuracy of time for laborers and materials are accurately recorded for job costing and inventory; turn in all paperwork at the end of the day
Responsible for equipment, material, and personnel under his jurisdiction
Issue verbal and written work orders to the work crew as needed to carry out tasks necessary for project completion
Secure safe storage of equipment, materials, and tools to prevent loss, accidents, and theft
Responsible for extensive reporting functions, which trigger billing to customers, payments to employees, suppliers, and vendors; timecards; and daily construction reports
Maintain harmonious relationships with and between crew members
Maintain a professional attitude and performance in accordance with the established personnel policies
Comply with Team Member Handbook and Corrective Action Policy and ensure direct report Team Members comply; record and report disciplinary issues; report them to the Superintendent; may recommend discharge of employee
Praise Team Members if the productivity and zero defects are achieved
Lead by example and enforce employee adherence to Company policies
Complete Task and Duty lists for each direct report Team Member; train employees to perform their tasks
Supervise the crew so that every member is doing tasks to contribute to the timely completion of the project
Continual improvement through mentoring, coaching, and training all crew members to achieve a highly efficient team
Listen and evaluate suggestions from Team Members; give them feedback on their suggestions
Conduct Team Member Performance Evaluations in accordance with the established personnel policies
Ensure on-site planning and complete execution on time; quality at or below schedule costs on all projects
Immediately report all injuries to Management
Perform any other tasks and duties assigned by the Superintendent
Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations; obey all DOT regulations