ASPHALT PAVING SUPERINTENDENT

Knife River Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee asphalt paving projects, manage crews and subcontractors, and ensure projects run on schedule and within budget.

The role involves coordinating with managers, suppliers, and agencies, reviewing cost reports, and maintaining strong relationships with owners. Expect a mix of day and night work, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in asphalt paving or related field
• 3+ years supervising crews and equipment

Responsibilities

• Supervise foremen and subcontractors on paving projects.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager, General Manager and Project Engineers.
• Review daily cost reports and manage project schedule.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and owners.
• Meet with agencies and owners to maintain relationships.
• Approve daily timecards and coordinate with service department.
• Coordinate trucking with Logistics and Trucking Supervisor.
• Provide training and direction to key personnel.
• Travel to project locations and work a flexible schedule.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Scheduling

Supervising

Organization

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Tech literacy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

iPad scheduling apps

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position is responsible to effectively supervise all aspects of the Knife River workforce, subcontractors, and to ensure that all aspects of the project are coordinated and completed in a timely, efficient, effective and profitable manner.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with work every other Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

DUTIES AND OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise multiple foremen and subcontractors on one or more paving projects.
2. Work closely with Construction Manager, General Manager, Plant Manager, Project Engineers and other key personnel.
3. Review daily cost reports.
4. Manage project schedule.
5. Communicate progress to key individuals.
6. Meet with agencies and owners to build and maintain relationships.
7. Approve daily timecards.
8. Communicate and manage daily equipment needs with service department.
9. Coordinate trucking with Logistics Manager and Trucking Supervisor.
10. Provide training and direction to key personnel.
11. Travel to project locations.
12. Work a flexible schedule both days and nights.
13. Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
2. Effectively communicate with crews, foremen, supervisors, agencies, owners and the community.
3. Ability to schedule workers, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project stays on schedule.
4. Ability to supervise construction projects effectively and efficiently.
5. Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
6. Thorough understanding of industry practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
7. Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
8. Ability to think critically to change plan quickly as needed.
9. Proficient with iPad and web-based scheduling, tracking and timekeeping applications.
10. Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems on projects before they become major issues.
11. Attention to detail is critical.
12. Able to ensure projects are in compliance with the Company's Safety and Health Manual.
13. Ability to work on weekends, public holidays, and at night.
14. Ability to work for long hours in all weather conditions.
15. Knowledge of road and traffic regulations.
16. Must have strong work ethic.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. 8 years of asphalt paving industry or related experience is preferred.
2. 3 years supervising crews and equipment is preferred.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
4. Flexible with schedule.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Appreciation Program

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.