Concrete Paving Superintendent – Highway & Roadway Construction

JARBO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing support

Phone reimbursement

Growth potential

Job summary

JARBO is seeking a Concrete Paving Superintendent to lead operations on a major interstate highway expansion project around the St. Louis, MO metro area. This role supervises slipform paving, crew management, and quality control across roadway and large-scale slab paving work.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in heavy civil concrete paving with proven leadership. DOT project experience and ability to read civil drawings are preferred. Relocation to the St. Louis area is supported.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with concrete paving for roadways/highways.
• Supervisory title preferred; experienced foremen considered.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specs.
• DOT project experience preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily concrete paving operations, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee slipform paving, stringline/stringless operations, and finishing processes for smoothness and uniformity.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, GPS technicians, and inspectors to keep work on schedule.
• Monitor concrete quality, slump, air content, curing timing, and compliance with specifications.
• Track production rates, paving quantities, and performance metrics, communicating progress to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy civil construction

Concrete paving

Reading civil drawings

DOT project experience

Tools

Slipform pavers

Dowel bar inserters

Curing equipment

Finishing machinery

GPS systems

Job description

We are seeking a Concrete Paving Superintendent to lead operations on a major interstate highway expansion project around the St. Louis, MO metro area. This role oversees slipform paving, crew supervision, and quality control across roadway and large-scale slab paving work. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in heavy civil concrete paving and if outside the immediate area would be open to relocation.

What We Offer

• Base salary $130,000-$160,000 plus performance bonuses.
• Company Truck, fuel card, and phone reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance, including temporary housing support.
• Full-time, on-site leadership role with growth potential.
• Opportunity to lead on high-profile highway paving projects.

Key Responsibilities – Concrete Paving Superintendent

• Supervise daily concrete paving operations, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee slipform paving, stringline/stringless operations, and finishing processes for smoothness and uniformity.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, GPS technicians, and inspectors to keep work on schedule.
• Monitor concrete quality, slump, air content, curing timing, and compliance with specifications.
• Track production rates, paving quantities, and performance metrics, communicating progress to leadership.

Qualifications – Concrete Paving Superintendent

• Experience in heavy civil construction with a focus on concrete paving, such as roadways, highways, or large slabs. (5+ years in Supervisory role)
• Prior supervisory experience required; current/previous Superintendent title preferred, though experienced Foremen with strong concrete backgrounds will be considered.
• Working knowledge of slipform pavers, dowel bar inserters, curing equipment, and finishing machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, paving plans, and specifications.
• DOT project experience preferred; valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications – Concrete Paving Supervisor

• Experience with GPS/stringless paving systems.
• Proficiency in construction management software.
• Background on DOT-regulated highway or airfield projects.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for training crew members.

Physical Requirements – Concrete Paving Superintendent

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl throughout the workday.
• Frequent standing and walking on active job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions typical of highway construction.
• On-site presence required; some travel between project locations possible.

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