Paving Superintendent

Brown Industrial Construction; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aero Paving & Construction is seeking an experienced Paving Superintendent to lead slipform and fixed-form concrete paving crews in Southeast Louisiana. The role requires coordinating with project leadership, ensuring strict FAA and DoD specifications are met, and maintaining safety and quality in all field operations.

The candidate will travel, work night shifts, and directly supervise crews on active construction sites, including safety oversight, equipment readiness, and productivity

Qualifications

• Develop JSAs and safety plans for each task.
• Conduct daily JSAs and adjust for new tasks.
• Supervise crews to ensure safety and quality.
• Track daily quantities with field measurements.
• Review project plans and documents in the field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee paving crews (slipform and fixed-form) to install concrete paving per FAA/DoD specs.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure adherence to work plans and safety policies.
• Maintain safety standards, PPE compliance, and incident reporting.
• Manage equipment setup, formwork, and curing operations in the field.
• Complete daily timecards and document progress with photos using project software.

Skills

Safety leadership

Crew supervision

Blueprint reading

Field measurements

iPad/Construction software

JSA/AHA development

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GOMACO RTP 500

Slipform paving equipment

Stringless tech

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Aero Paving & Construction is a South East Louisiana Based Heavy Civil Contractor focusing on concrete paving solutions built to strict FAA and Department of Defense specifications for commercial airports, military airfields, and heavy-duty transport infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Paving Superintendent to join our growing team.

Position Description

Aero Paving & Construction is seeking a dedicated Paving Supervisor responsible for overseeing paving crews, including Craft Supervisors, Craft Leads, and Craft personnel. This role will manage the concrete paving crew to ensure high-quality concrete paving is installed safely, productively, and efficiently. The supervisor will coordinate closely with the company leadership to ensure that work plans and procedures are followed in the field. The role is responsible for ensuring that crews adhere to safety standards, attendance policies, and workplace behavior guidelines.

The successful candidate will manage the preparation and execution of slipform and fixed-form paving operations, ensuring that finished pavements meet stringent FAA, USACE, and various state/DOT specifications. This position also oversees direct in-field supervision of the crew and works on all phases of construction. As the front-line Safety Officer on the project, the supervisor is directly responsible for the safety of their crew. This role requires travel, working out of town, and night shifts.

Position Requirements

• Develop JSAs using project-specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Safety Plans.
• Conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) at the start of each workday and when specific tasks arise that were not covered in the morning JSA.
• Monitor on-site safety, ensure the crew is equipped with all required PPE, and report any unsafe acts, incidents, injuries, property damage, or near misses to the Paving Superintendent and/or Construction Manager.
• Supervise crews to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Track and report daily quantities by taking field measurements and performing calculations.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are inspected and maintained in proper working condition.
• Inspect grade, forms, and reinforcement placement for compliance with plans and specifications prior to concrete placement.
• Manage equipment setup, width changes, and calibrations while ensuring all equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Monitor concrete placement, finishing, sawing, and curing operations for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Develop work and paving plans and oversee construction activities.
• Complete daily timecards via iPad with correct cost codes, quantities, and descriptions of work performed.
• Use Construction software via iPad to review project documents and upload daily progress photos.
• Read and comprehend project plans and specifications to ensure work meets project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with slipform paving equipment (e.g., GOMACO RTP 500, TC-600, GP3, GP4) preferred. Airfield paving experience is a plus.
• Experience with stringless technology and knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on slipform paving equipment is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and eager to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all employee levels.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and be able to pass high-security background checks to obtain badges for airport and military base access.
• Must have a dependable vehicle with a current inspection sticker.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to follow and enforce the company’s core values..

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Completion of Job Application
• TWIC Card (If Applicable)
• Medical Clearance
• Drug Screening
• E-Verify Employment Authorization

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including extreme weather conditions that include but are not limited to high heat and humidity, cold, ice, snow, & rain. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee works from platforms at height. The employee walks and works on unlevel, steep, slippery, wet, muddy, & inconsistent ground. The employee must have excellent stamina.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Generous Benefits Package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.