Project Manager-Highway Asphalt Paving Operations

Border States Paving, Inc.; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) pension plan

Family-friendly work environment

Job summary

Border States Paving, Inc. in Fargo, ND is seeking a Project Manager for asphalt paving operations. This hands-on role partners with DOT projects, field crews, and production teams to deliver safe, on-time results.

Travel is seasonal and extensive; candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, and experience in highway construction or asphalt paving. Competitive salary with bonuses and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway construction, asphalt paving, or materials production is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed and able to work with others.
• Good math and computer skills including Word and Excel.
• HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job experience is a plus but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and a valid driving record are important.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow directions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities for highway paving operations.
• Coordinate paving crews, plant production, trucking and materials.
• Communicate with DOT personnel on project details.
• Keep accurate project records and weekly certifications.
• Resolve issues with project staff and keep on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and company policies.

Skills

Highway construction

Asphalt paving

Materials production

Engineering

Strong communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Self-directed

MS Word

Excel

HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job

Mechanical aptitude

Driving record good

Team collaboration

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Project Manager – Asphalt Paving Operations

Fargo, ND | Border States Paving, Inc.

Border States Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company looking for an experienced Project Manager (seasonal travel required) to join our highway paving team.

This is a hands-on position working directly with DOT highway projects, paving crews, plant production, trucking, and materials. If you have experience in asphalt or highway construction, enjoy being out in the field, and take pride in getting the job done right, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day project activities for highway paving operations
• Coordinate paving crews, plant production, trucking, and materials
• Communicate directly with DOT personnel regarding project details
• Maintain accurate project records and weekly work certifications
• Work with project personnel to resolve issues and find practical solutions
• Monitor project progress and help keep work on schedule
• Follow and enforce project and company safety requirements
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and field personnel

What We're Looking For

• Experience in highway construction, asphalt paving, materials production, or engineering preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and self-directed
• Good math and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job experience preferred, but not required
• Mechanical aptitude and a good driving record
• Ability to work well with others, learn on the job, and follow directions

Extensive summer travel is required, as this is a road-based position.

What We Offer

$80,000–$95,000/year + bonuses

Full benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) pension plan
• Family-friendly work environment

At Border States Paving, we're a family-owned company that values our people and takes pride in the work we do.

If you're looking for a hands-on role where your asphalt and highway construction experience makes a difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Border States Paving, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and E-Verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace and require pre-employment and random drug testing.