Lead Paving Foreman

National Pavement Partners LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave America is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of our paving crew in Albuquerque, NM. You will lead site setup, ensure safety, and enforce quality standards on asphalt projects.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of paving processes, and the ability to manage timelines under varying conditions. CDL is preferred, and overtime or overnight travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of asphalt paving experience.
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret job plans, grades, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Able to work extended hours, weekends, and varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor as needed.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all aspects of day-to-day paving crew operations.
• Lead site setup, traffic control, coordination, and crew safety briefings.
• Ensure proper execution of work according to job specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate crew tasks, assign labor roles, and oversee asphalt placement and compaction.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust to meet schedules.
• Operate or oversee paving equipment such as pavers, rollers, and compactors.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, inspectors, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, crew timecards, and production reports.
• Identify and resolve issues or conflicts on site promptly.
• Uphold safety policies and ensure PPE usage.

Skills

asphalt paving

leadership

reading plans/specs

communication

safety management

CDL (preferred)

Tools

pavers

rollers

compactors

Job description

Pave America is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of our paving crew in Albuquerque, NM. You will lead site setup, ensure safety, and enforce quality standards on asphalt projects.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of paving processes, and the ability to manage timelines under varying conditions. CDL is preferred, and overtime or overnight travel may be needed.