Lead Paving Quality & Technical Training Specialist

Simon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Simon is seeking a seasoned field-based Quality Control supervisor for asphalt paving oversight across Colorado and neighboring states. You will observe paving operations, coach crews, and perform daily quality audits to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in asphalt paving and 5+ years in QC, deep hands-on knowledge of plant operations and equipment, and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree preferred.
• State quality control certifications (NE, WY, CO, SD) and DOT-related certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Valid driver's license required due to extensive jobsite travel.

Responsibilities

• Observe paving operations to evaluate quality, crew performance, process consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify issues or deviations promptly and guide crews through corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on training and coaching to paving crews, reinforcing best practices in paving, compaction, equipment use, and workflow coordination.
• Complete daily quality audits, record observations, and communicate key findings to supervisors and QC leadership to support ongoing improvement.
• Serve as a resource for QC-related questions, offering guidance on specifications, quality expectations, and effective field practices.
• Maintain regular communication with operations teams, plant personnel, and supervisors to support alignment on quality requirements and project goals.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and overall paving quality based on field observations.
• Ensure field activities align with company policy, safety procedures, and relevant regulatory or specification requirements.
• Offer QC insights during bid/estimate discussions when project conditions may affect quality planning or execution.
• Support development and delivery of offseason classroom training, contributing field-based knowledge and examples as programs expand.
• Participate in company quality audit initiatives, contributing field data and feedback to support broader quality objectives.
• Travel within company operations to respond to quality needs and support crews wherever issues arise.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Quality control

Paving equipment

Mix design basics

Issue diagnosis

Coaching / training

Communication

Independent work

Standards knowledge

Office software

Education

Construction Management degree

QC certifications (NE WY CO SD)

DOT certifications

Driver's license

Job description

Simon is seeking a seasoned field-based Quality Control supervisor for asphalt paving oversight across Colorado and neighboring states. You will observe paving operations, coach crews, and perform daily quality audits to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in asphalt paving and 5+ years in QC, deep hands-on knowledge of plant operations and equipment, and travel within the region.