Manager of Asphalt Operations

HK Contractors; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HK Contractors in Idaho Falls seeks a Manager of Asphalt Operations to lead asphalt production, paving, and related construction activities across Idaho Falls. Role focuses on safety, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction, with collaboration across project teams and field operations.

The position requires strong leadership, budget and schedule management, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in construction management or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive asphalt production/paving/ heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• 3-5 years in supervisory or management roles leading multiple crews and ops teams.
• Strong understanding of asphalt plant operations, paving processes, quality control, and construction best practices.
• Experience managing budgets, equipment fleets, schedules, and project performance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for asphalt production and paving operations.
• Develop and execute plans to meet safety, production, quality, and financial goals.
• Oversee plant operations, crews, equipment utilization, and maintenance programs.
• Manage project execution to meet schedules and budgets.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with estimating, sales, project management, QC, and maintenance teams to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, equipment investments, and production costs.
• Review production reports and project costs for profitability.
• Build relationships with customers, vendors, and public agencies.
• Support bidding, planning, and procurement for future projects.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues impacting performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Construction management software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

HK Contractors, a CRH company and leading heavy civil construction contractor, is seeking a Manager of Asphalt Operations to lead and oversee all aspects of asphalt production, paving, and related construction operations throughout the Idaho Falls market. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, safety, quality, profitability, workforce development, and customer satisfaction across multiple asphalt projects and facilities.

The Manager of Asphalt Operations will work closely with area leadership, project management teams, plant personnel, field operations, maintenance, and customers to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for asphalt production and paving operations.
• Develop and execute operational plans to achieve safety, production, quality, and financial objectives.
• Oversee asphalt plant operations, paving crews, equipment utilization, and maintenance programs.
• Manage project execution to ensure schedules, budgets, and customer expectations are met.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with estimating, sales, project management, quality control, and maintenance teams to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage operational budgets, equipment investments, production costs, and resource allocation.
• Review production reports, project costs, labor productivity, and equipment performance data.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and public agencies.
• Support bidding, planning, and procurement activities for future projects.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues affecting production, quality, or schedule performance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and cost savings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in asphalt production, paving operations, or heavy civil construction preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience leading multiple crews and operational teams.
• Strong understanding of asphalt plant operations, paving processes, quality control, and construction best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, equipment fleets, production schedules, and project performance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, environmental, and construction safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale highway, transportation, municipal, or heavy civil paving projects.
• Knowledge of asphalt mix design, quality assurance, and materials testing practices.
• Experience within aggregate, asphalt, or vertically integrated construction organizations.
• Lean construction, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience.
• Professional certifications related to construction, project management, asphalt, or safety management.

Additional Information

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.