Asphalt Paving Foreman

R & D Paving; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

R & D Paving is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Foreman to lead a crew and oversee field operations on active projects in the New York area. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Project Manager, maintaining schedules, ensuring safety, and delivering work that meets contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction management experience and a proven record of team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees.
• 5-10 years in large construction project management.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, and project administration.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full execution of large construction projects.
• Plan pre-mobilization activities and coordination with PM.
• Meet with Project Manager to review project information.
• Communicate issues and progress; report problems promptly.
• Maintain schedules and meet client expectations.
• Ensure materials and equipment comply with submittals and drawings.
• Pre-inspect items for compliance before inspections.
• Identify potential change orders and notify project team.
• Ensure safety plan and OSHA standards are followed.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with safety standards.
• Complete daily reports and maintenance logs.
• Identify staff development needs and assignments.
• Field measure and submit quantities for pay applications monthly.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction management

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Leadership in changing environments

Job description

Job Description

R & D Paving is looking for an experienced Asphalt Paving FOREMAN to join our team. Must have experience in the paving industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the overall project
• Identify pre-mobilization activities and plan accordingly
• Meet with Project Manager to go over project information
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress. Report any problems promptly in an effort to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations.
• Ensure that all materials and equipment delivered to the project are in compliance with approved submittals and shop drawings.
• Ensure that all items scheduled for inspections are pre-inspected for compliance
• Identify any potential additional work that would require change orders and communicate to Project team
• Review projects daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with the project's site-specific safety plan, in addition to OSHA or other governing body standards.
• Confirm all subcontractors are adhering to safety standards
• Identify safety issues and make all necessary corrections
• Complete daily reports (time sheets) and maintain logs of key activities, files and shop drawings.
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Field measure and submit quantities for pay applications monthly

Requirements/Skills:

• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees
• 5-10 years experience managing total execution of large construction projects (preferred)
• Experience and knowledge of construction means and methods, project administration, and a thorough understanding of industry practices
• Strategic planning and organizational skills
• Provide leadership as part of a changing environment