Concrete Paving Superintendent - Primoris Heavy Civil

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Paid weekly safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Concrete Paving Superintendent to oversee all aspects of concrete paving for heavy civil projects. You will supervise crews, manage equipment and materials, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires frequent travel across Texas and other locations as needed, with the primary location in the Waco area. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in concrete paving, including slipform techniques, and a strong background in QA/QC,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of concrete paving experience on heavy civil projects.
• At least 3-5 years in a superintendent role.
• Experience with slipform paving for highways/runways.
• Knowledge of concrete mix designs, testing, and QC procedures.
• Ability to lead large crews and enforce safety policies.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and schedules.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily concrete paving activities on heavy civil construction projects.
• Supervise and train paving crews, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure adherence to plans, specs, drawings, and QC for placement, finishing, and curing.
• Monitor production, progress, and resources to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and other superintendents to resolve field issues.
• Implement and enforce OSHA safety policies; conduct safety meetings and inspections.
• Manage equipment utilization, maintenance, and allocation.
• Oversee material procurement, inventory, and QC for concrete and aggregates.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on progress, safety observations, and manpower.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients; identify delays and take corrective actions.

Skills

Concrete paving

Crew supervision

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Blueprints & specs

Construction software

Job description

Job Overview:Job SummaryThe Concrete Paving Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of concrete paving operations for heavy civil projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves direct supervision of crews, equipment, and materials on job sites. This role requires frequent travel throughout Texas, including Central, West, and South Texas, with additional travel to other locations as needed to support business operations. Primary location for this role would be the Waco, TX area.Job Responsibilities* Plan, direct, and coordinate daily concrete paving activities on heavy civil construction projects.* Supervise, mentor, and train paving crews, including foremen, operators, and laborers, promoting a strong safety culture.* Ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, drawings, and quality control standards for concrete placement, finishing, and curing.* Monitor production rates, progress, and resource utilization to maintain project schedules and budgets.* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other superintendents to resolve field issues and optimize construction processes.* Implement and enforce all company and OSHA safety policies and procedures, conducting regular safety meetings and inspections.* Manage equipment utilization, maintenance, and allocation for concrete paving operations.* Oversee material procurement, inventory, and quality control for concrete, aggregates, and other paving-related materials.* Maintain accurate daily reports, including progress, safety observations, equipment hours, and manpower.* Communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.* Identify potential problems or delays and implement corrective actions.Job Qualifications* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in concrete paving for heavy civil construction projects, with at least 3-5 years in a superintendent role.* Proven expertise in various concrete paving techniques, including slipform paving for highways, runways, and other large-scale infrastructure.* Strong understanding of concrete mix designs, testing, and quality control procedures.* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage large construction crews.* Thorough knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices (OSHA 10/30 certification preferred).* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project schedules.* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.* Proficiency in using construction management software and tools.* Must be willing to travel and work on projects in various locations as required.* Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis 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.