Lead Asphalt Paving Foreman

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Supervisor to oversee daily HMA laydown, rolling, and milling operations. You will manage crew performance, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with plant operators and engineers on schedules and materials.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on paving skills, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed on diverse projects. Join a leading general contractor with a history of growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of asphalt paving experience with laydown machines, rollers and milling equipment.
• Experience leading or directing a paving crew strongly preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training and related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily paving operations including hot mix asphalt laydown, rolling/compaction, milling, and surface prep.
• Direct crew on asphalt placement techniques, joints, and achieving specified mat thickness and density.
• Coordinate with the asphalt plant operator on load times, mix type, and tonnage to keep the paving train moving.
• Develop and review trucking schedules to ensure continuous material flow and minimize interruptions.
• Inspect asphalt surface quality throughout the shift, monitoring temperature, compaction patterns, and finish.
• Communicate with owners, inspectors, and engineers regarding schedules, designs, and quality standards.
• Ensure proper traffic control setup and maintenance throughout paving and milling operations.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of paving equipment, rollers, and hand tools.
• Ability to perform field calculations for areas, tonnage, and volume.
• Measure distances from grade stakes and verify paving elevation and cross slope.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Safety compliance

Supervisory experience

Traffic control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laydown machines

Rollers

Milling equipment

Job description

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Supervisor to oversee daily HMA laydown, rolling, and milling operations. You will manage crew performance, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with plant operators and engineers on schedules and materials.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on paving skills, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed on diverse projects. Join a leading general contractor with a history of growth.