Concrete Machine Paving Foreman

Capital Paving & Construction Llc; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Paving & Construction, LLC is seeking a Concrete Paving Foreman to supervise daily concrete paving operations on roadway, airport, and heavy civil projects. You will lead crews, coordinate slipform paving and GPS machine control, and maintain quality and safety on site.

The role requires 5+ years of paving experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read plans and manage production schedules. OSHA 10 certification is preferred and CPR/First Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of concrete paving experience on roadway, airport, or heavy civil projects.
• Experience leading concrete paving crews and coordinating equipment.
• Proficiency with slipform paving, curb and gutter, and GPS machine control systems.
• Ability to read plans, elevations, and grading to ensure tolerance compliance.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise concrete paving crews, assigning daily work and monitoring production goals.
• Coordinate daily operation of paving equipment and ensure proper setup and maintenance.
• Ensure quality by verifying grades, elevations, and concrete properties.
• Maintain production schedules, track quantities, and report progress to management.
• Uphold safety policies, conduct pre-task briefings, and enforce PPE usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project scheduling

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Safety management

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Driver's License

Tools

GPS machine control

Slipform paving equipment

Concrete finishing equipment

Stringline

Job description

Concrete Paving Foreman (Machine Paving)Capital Paving & Construction, LLCPosition SummaryThe Concrete Paving Foreman is responsible for supervising and directing daily concrete paving operations on roadway, airport, heavy civil, and site development projects. This position leads concrete paving crews, coordinates paving equipment operations, ensures quality and grade compliance, and maintains safe, productive jobsite performance. The Foreman serves as the primary field leader for machine paving activities including slipform paving, curb and gutter paving, concrete placement, finishing, grade control, and production management.RESPONSIBILITIESCrew Leadership & SupervisionLead and supervise concrete paving crew members, operators, finishers, laborers, and carpenters.Assign daily work activities and ensure crews understand production goals.Train and mentor employees on paving procedures, safety requirements, and equipment operations.Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional conduct on the jobsite.Conduct daily pre-task planning and safety meetings.Concrete Paving OperationsCoordinate daily operation of slipform pavers, curb machines, trimmers, placer/spreaders, texture-cure machines, and supporting equipment.Monitor paving alignment, cross-slope, thickness, joint spacing, and ride quality.Ensure proper setup and operation of stringline, GPS machine control, and grade control systems.Coordinate concrete deliveries with batch plants and trucking operations.Oversee concrete placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, and protection activities.Maintain paving production schedules while minimizing downtime and delays.Identify and resolve field issues impacting production or quality.Quality ControlVerify grades, elevations, and paving tolerances meet project specifications.Coordinate with survey crews, quality control personnel, and project management.Monitor concrete consistency, slump, air content, temperature, and placement methods.Review plans, specifications, and paving schedules to ensure compliance.Correct deficiencies and implement quality improvements as necessary.Safety ManagementEnforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.Ensure all crew members wear required PPE and follow safe work practices.Conduct daily equipment inspections and job site hazard assessments.Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.Promote a culture of safety and accountability.Equipment & Material CoordinationCoordinate utilization of paving equipment and support machinery.Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs.Ensure proper maintenance, lubrication, and inspection of paving equipment.Track material quantities and productivity rates.Minimize waste and maximize operational efficiency.Documentation & ReportingComplete daily production reports and field documentation.Track labor, equipment hours, concrete quantities, and production rates.Record delays, weather impacts, quality issues, and completed work.Communicate project status, resource needs, and challenges to project management.ExperienceMinimum 5 + years of concrete paving experience.Experience with roadway, airport, bridge, commercial, or heavy civil concrete paving projects preferred.Experience operating or coordinating slipform paving equipment is strongly preferred.Experience with GPS machine control and grade systems preferred.Knowledge & SkillsThorough understanding of concrete paving methods and specifications.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grades, profiles, and construction plans.Knowledge of paving production processes, equipment setup, and quality requirements.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced field environments.Proficient in scheduling crews, equipment, and production activities.Safety QualificationsWorking knowledge of OSHA construction standards.Demonstrated commitment to job site safety.OSHA 10 Certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.Physical RequirementsAbility to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to work extended hours as project schedules require.Licenses & CertificationsValid Driver's License required.OSHA 10 Certification required.CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.IMI, Gomaco, Wirtgen, or similar paving equipment training is a plus.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Wirtgen, Gomaco, Guntert & Zimmerman (G&Z), or similar paving equipment.Knowledge of stringless paving technology and GPS systems.Heavy highway, DOT, airport, or large-scale paving project experience.Ability to manage multiple crews and high-production paving operations.Reports To: Concrete Superintendent / Project SuperintendentSupervises: Concrete Paving Crew, Operators, Finishers, Laborers, and Subcontractors as assigned.