Milling Field Manager (Foreman)

Allan Myers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Richmond, VA is seeking a Milling Field Manager (Foreman) to oversee milling operations on construction sites. The successful candidate will manage crews, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with project managers and engineers. Responsibilities include supervising crew members, managing deliveries, and ensuring site readiness. Ideal candidates have a background in milling techniques, team leadership, and safety protocols, with at least 3 years of construction experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline.
• OSHA 10 hour certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages milling operations on construction sites.
• Supervises assigned crew members and manages deliveries from suppliers.
• Ensures work site is ready and complies with safety protocol.

Skills

Milling techniques

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

Milling Field Manager (Foreman) – US-VA-Richmond. The Milling Field Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of milling operations on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in milling techniques, materials, equipment operation, team leadership, and safety protocols. The Milling Field Manager will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure the successful completion of milling projects within established timelines and quality standards. They will be responsible for supervising and directing assigned crew members in preparing, executing, and finishing asphalt milling projects.

This role is fast paced and requires someone who can take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and coordinate with and direct the activities of all job site crews, subcontractors, and material and equipment providers. Additionally, the candidate must effectively interface with clients, inspectors, regulatory representatives, and other key individuals within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical proficiency in multiple aspects of asphalt milling.
• Supervises hourly crewmembers and plans/schedules manpower and equipment as needed.
• Manages deliveries from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safety, profit, scheduling compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in all customer and inspector relations/interactions.
• Plans and directs work and maximizes equipment utilization by employing delay free production.
• Communicates productivity metrics, quality standards and daily performance to crewmembers.
• Ensures work site is prepared for the next crew.
• Conducts Daily Huddle meetings.
• Follows the Allan Myers Safety Program including preplanning to identify conditions and exposures, proper safety and personal protective equipment and accident investigation and reporting.
• Secures all safety equipment and PPE necessary for himself/herself and crewmembers to maintain a safe work operation.
• Completes thorough preplanning that successfully identifies unique site conditions, major exposures and controls.
• Enforces Allan Myers safety procedures with crewmembers and subcontractors within their work zones.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other Field Managers, Superintendents and the customer to implement successful project plans.
• Provides on the job training to crewmembers for assigned tasks.
• Communicates performance expectations for productivity, quality and safety to crews and ensures progress towards expectations.
• Maintains performance documentation and provides input to salary and promotional recommendations.
• Administers disciplinary action for crewmembers and subcontractors as appropriate and consults with Superintendent/Trade Superintendent as needed for resolution.
• Encourages and promotes teamwork, motivation, people development, the Collaborative Way and retention.
• Communicates, follows and enforces Human Resources, Equipment/Dispatch, Project Management Foundation Manual policies and other applicable Allan Myers policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates Allan Myers Leadership qualities and acts as an influencer, continual learner, teacher/coach and agent of change.
• Reviews, understands and applies the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Communicates customer issues or clarifies contract questions with the Project team, as needed.
• Develops and implements Three Week Schedules on an ongoing basis.
• Reviews pre-job checklist and identifies areas of concern; communicates with Project Team to resolve any issues/problems.
• Interprets and monitors crew cost reports and crew cost factors.
• Administers timely and accurate documents for project-related activities including change orders, time and materials, purchase orders, daily job control reports and receiving slips/invoices.
• Maintains adequate control of materials and all supplies.
• Supervises hourly operations personnel including laborers, equipment operators, drivers, etc. May supervise Career Track Partners. May direct the activities of subcontractors and other suppliers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required (continuing education in construction highly desirable)
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline (i.e., excavation, pipe, concrete or paving) with one or more years construction supervisory experience preferred
• OSHA 10 hour required
• Valid driver’s license required

Competencies: Technical: labor and equipment reporting, operations means and methods, preconstruction planning, quality control/assurance, safety policies and procedures, safe work procedures.

Business: relationship management.

Leadership/Management: accountability, change management, coaching/mentoring, corporate policies, decision making, leadership, people development, progress reporting, supervisory, training/teaching.

Personal Attributes/Skills: business ethics/integrity, conflict resolution, diversity, influence/persuasion, listening skills, negotiations, oral communications, problem solving, time management, written communications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance. Occasionally requires the ability to sit, use hands/fingers, stoop, kneel and crouch. Frequently requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Requires the following specific types of vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to the following environmental conditions: wet and/or humid (non-weather) conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, work with explosives and vibration. Subject to loud noise levels due to equipment operation.

EEO Notice

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Important Notice for External Agencies

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms: Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation.