Paving Crew Lead – Asphalt Foreman

National Pavement Partners, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave America is seeking an experienced Foreman to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of our paving crew. This hands-on leadership role ensures asphalt paving projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, knowledge of asphalt paving processes, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while keeping the team aligned and productive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of asphalt paving experience.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, grades, and specs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, and travel as required.

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, blueprints, and quality standards.
• Coordinate crew tasks, assign labor roles, and oversee asphalt placement and compaction.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust as needed to meet schedules.
• Operate and/or oversee use of 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 and procedures are followed by all crew members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Paving experience

Read blueprints/specs

Team communication

Job description

Pave America is seeking an experienced Foreman to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of our paving crew. This hands-on leadership role ensures asphalt paving projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, knowledge of asphalt paving processes, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while keeping the team aligned and productive.