Asphalt Foreman

Holbrook Asphalt, Llc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrook Asphalt, Llc is seeking a Chip Seal Foreman in Ogden, UT, to lead safety, quality, and field operations. This hands-on role requires traveling to various job sites, mentoring crews, and enforcing standards across projects.

The candidate will coordinate with Superintendents and Inspectors, perform risk assessments, and implement process improvements to maintain project integrity and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in construction.
• Proven ability to manage job specific tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching field personnel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of successfully resolving complex site and personnel issues under pressure.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with crews, managers, and executive leadership.
• Ability to travel extensively 50% to various job sites.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance Oversight: conduct frequent site checks to ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety standards.
• Lead safety audits and corrective action planning for non-compliance.
• Collaborate with Safety Department to train, coach, and mentor crew members on proactive safety.
• Quality Control & Process Improvement: enforce standardized Quality Control programs across sites.
• Verify work is performed according to project specs and quality benchmarks.
• Audit material handling, installation techniques, and workmanship.
• Training and Development: assist in targeted training sessions focused on safety, quality, workflow, and new techniques.
• Provide mentorship to crew members to enhance problem-solving and on-site management skills.
• Facilitate adoption of best operational practices.
• Operations Support and Troubleshooting: resolve complex or high-risk operational issues; identify bottlenecks; coordinate communication and resources between crew members.
• Provide regular reporting on safety, quality metrics, and training progress.

Skills

Leadership

Task management

Training & mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Description

Compensation: $28-$30 DOE

The Chip Seal Foreman is a highly visible and critical leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and quality control. This position serves as the primary liaison between the field crews, Superintendents, and Inspectors, acting as a strategic troubleshooter and operational mentor. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can travel extensively, drive best practices, and effectively resolve complex field issues.

Essential Job Functions

Safety and Compliance Oversight (Safety Audits & Enforcement)

• Conduct frequent site checks, job specific to ensure strict adherence to all company and regulatory safety standards.
• Perform job safety audits and lead immediate corrective action planning for any identified non-compliance.
• Collaborate with Safety Department to train, coach, and mentor crew members on the proactive identification and mitigation of safety hazards.
• Lead by example and make sure crews are following company safety standards.

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Implement and enforce standardized Quality Control programs across assigned job sites.
• Verify that work is being executed according to project specifications, approved plans, and company quality benchmarks.
• Audit material handling, installation techniques, and overall workmanship.

Training and Development

• Assist in targeted training sessions for field crews focused on safety, quality standards, efficient workflow, and new techniques.
• Provide mentorship to crew members to enhance their problem-solving, and on-site management skills.
• Facilitate the consistent adoption of best operational practices.

Operations Support and Troubleshooting

• Resolve complex, urgent, or high-risk operational issues that require immediate intervention.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in field operations.
• Facilitate communication and resource allocation between crew members to support project flow and overcome logistical challenges.
• Provide regular, detailed reporting to superintendents on the status of field safety, quality metrics, and training progress.

And other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pavement Preservation Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected class characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in construction
• Proven ability to manage job specific tasks
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching field personnel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of successfully resolving complex site and personnel issues under pressure.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with crews, managers, and executive leadership.
• Ability to travel extensively 50% to various job sites.