Paving Operations Manager - Lead Multiple Crews

Nbutexas; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance for employee and 1

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership team exposure

Long-term advancement potential

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead asphalt paving operations across multiple crews. The role combines hands-on field leadership with office-inspired budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination.

You will drive accountability, safety, and profitability while working closely with ownership on growth initiatives. Ideal candidates have direct paving experience, a track record of managing 3–4 crews during peak seasons, and a strong ability to balance field presence with

Qualifications

• Direct asphalt paving experience is required.
• Hands-on field experience with paving operations, equipment, materials, and crew execution.
• Progressed beyond foreman into broader operational leadership.
• Proven experience managing multiple paving crews simultaneously (3–4+) during peak season.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, job costing, budgets, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily paving and field operations across multiple crews and concurrent projects.
• Manage foremen, supervisors, and field personnel while driving accountability and performance.
• Oversee manpower planning, scheduling, equipment allocation, materials, and logistics.
• Coordinate with estimators, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, budgets, and operational performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, profitably, and on schedule.
• Support hiring, training, coaching, development, and performance management of field teams.
• Maintain strong communication between field operations, estimating, and office leadership.
• Manage operational challenges, scheduling changes, equipment issues, and change orders.
• Identify and implement processes that improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Maintain a strong field presence and be willing to work alongside crews and operate equipment when necessary.
• Partner directly with ownership on business planning, operational improvements, and future growth.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Field leadership

Crew management

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Equipment utilization

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Nbutexas is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead asphalt paving operations across multiple crews. The role combines hands-on field leadership with office-inspired budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination.

You will drive accountability, safety, and profitability while working closely with ownership on growth initiatives. Ideal candidates have direct paving experience, a track record of managing 3–4 crews during peak seasons, and a strong ability to balance field presence with