Paving Foreman

U.S. PAVEMENT SERVICES LLC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

U.S. PAVEMENT SERVICES LLC is looking for an experienced Paving Foreman to lead our paving crew on various projects. You will supervise daily operations, ensuring crew productivity, quality workmanship, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of asphalt paving experience and strong leadership skills. This role includes a competitive benefits package and opportunities for overtime travel when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in asphalt paving, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of paving materials, equipment, and techniques.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the paving crew.
• Read and interpret project plans, grades, and specifications.
• Monitor and adjust paving operations to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Paving materials knowledge

Blueprint reading

Tools

Construction management software

Pavers

Rollers

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Paving Foreman to lead our asphalt paving crew on commercial, municipal, and residential projects. The Paving Foreman is responsible for supervising daily job site operations, ensuring crew productivity, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and enforcing safety standards. This role plays a key part in delivering jobs on time, on budget, and to client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the paving crew
• Read and interpret project plans, grades, and specifications
• Plan daily tasks and allocate resources, equipment, and manpower accordingly
• Monitor and adjust paving operations to ensure proper compaction, thickness, and smoothness
• Ensure crew members follow safety policies, wear proper PPE, and comply with all site protocols
• Complete detailed daily reports using construction management software, including tracking work performed, materials used, and labor hours for all employees
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with job specs; work closely with the Superintendent or Project Manager to address schedule changes and site issues
• Complete detailed daily reports using construction management software, including tracking work performed, materials used, and labor hours for all employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in asphalt paving, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of paving materials, equipment (pavers, rollers, etc.), and techniques
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, grades, and paving specs
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of managing productivity, quality, and safety in the field
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally

Benefits

Pave America and its companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.