Paving Superintendent

SNI Companies; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Companies is seeking a Paving Superintendent to join our Baltimore County, MD team. You will supervise Foremen on asphalt placement at multiple sites, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

In this role you’ll direct field crews, coordinate resources, and report on productivity and costs. A strong background in asphalt paving leadership and safety best practices is essential for success in our fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• High School education required; some college in construction/engineering/business preferred.
• 3–5 years in asphalt paving foreman role or 5–7 years field/road construction with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform job site quality control checks and QA on all work phases; monitor productivity, safety, and scheduling.
• Provide leadership to Foremen; fill in as needed and coordinate forces to boost productivity.
• Review projects with estimators and foremen to advise on site organization and resource allocation.
• Monitor compliance with contract requirements for noise, dust, and utility shutdown procedures; enforce safety policies.
• Check equipment usage and coordinate with Equipment Manager for needs and maintenance.
• Interface with Owner’s representatives and other external parties to align progress with expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

SNI has an immediate need for a Paving Superintendent to join a successful commercial site development firm headquartered in Baltimore County, MD!

The successful Paving Superintendent candidate will supervise, provide direction and guidance to job site Foremen on day-to-day field operations relating to asphalt placement activities at various sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform job site quality control checks; ensure quality assurance on all phases of work; visit assigned job sites on a continuous basis to assess the productivity, quality, safety, and scheduling of manpower and equipment and report to the appropriate person(s); ensure efficiency and quality work relating to the placement of asphalt; ensure the punch list for job cleanup is completed and a documented follow up walk-through done to ensure all punch list items have been addressed.
• Provide overall leadership and direct the activities of several Foremen; fill in for Foremen when needed; work with Foremen to coordinate forces when possible to increase productivity; coach/mentor Foremen to adopt a more collaborative approach to leadership and on improving communications on the job site; accountable for timely and accurate completion of employee paperwork/forms to include but not limited to Employee Status Change (i.e. pay rate, address/name change, termination, promotion, benefits enrollment, etc.), Performance Appraisal, Attendance Reports, Warning Notices, First Report of Injury, Accident Reports, etc.
• Review all projects to focus on equipment and manpower among divisions to maximize efficiency; review job costs, manpower, and equipment utilization reports; attend all in-house preplanning/preconstruction meetings; ensure “essential information” for running a more efficient and productive jobsite is filtered down to the Foremen after every preplanning/preconstruction meeting (to ensure continuity and accuracy of the information this should be provided in a standardized report format so all foreman receive the same type of information); plan and review projects with Estimators and Foremen to provide input on job site organization and resource allocation; assist Estimators when requested with bid preparation.
• Monitor all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements for noise and dust control, non-interruption of Government activities, and utility shutdown procedures; promote and enforce safety policies; have a solid understanding of site safety, health, and substance abuse programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel at the job site, address basic questions from employees, and/or know where to direct job site personnel to get their questions answered.
• Check equipment to monitor for abuse, neglect, repairs and utilization; work with Equipment Manager to make recommendations on new and additional equipment needs.
• Interface with Owner’s representatives and other parties external to the company to ensure overall progress on the jobs meets their expectations and demands.

Qualifications:

• High School education is required. Some college work in Construction, Engineering, and Business courses preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Asphalt Paving Foreman capacity or 5 to 7 years of field/road construction experience with at least (3) three years in a leadership position.