Roadway Foreman

Southland Holdings; Clearwater (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

CPR Certification

Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking an experienced Roadway Foreman for a large heavy civil project in Clearwater, Florida. You will supervise crews, oversee grading, paving, and site prep, and ensure work meets safety and quality standards.

This role requires prior roadway construction and supervisory experience, with FDOT familiarity preferred. A valid driver’s license and strong leadership are essential for daily field operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of roadway construction experience.
• 2 years in a foreman or supervisory role.
• Experience overseeing subcontractor paving operations.
• FDOT experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with roadway construction equipment.
• Ability to lead, organize, and evaluate crew performance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of crews involved in roadway construction, including grading, paving, excavation, and site preparation.
• Provide on-site leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Oversee and assist with the spreading, rolling, compacting, and finishing of asphalt, base, and subgrade materials.
• Monitor work progress, crew performance, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide daily tasks.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment including graders, rollers, pavers, loaders, and skid steers.
• Accurately complete daily reports detailing crew hours, equipment usage, production quantities, and cost codes.
• Communicate regularly with Project Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Participate in and promote safety training and ensure jobsite compliance.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure work meets contract standards.

Skills

Crew supervision

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Safety focus

Tools

Grader equipment

Paver tooling

Job description

Roadway Foreman – Heavy Civil Construction (Clearwater, FL)

Southland Holdings

A Southland Holdings company is currently accepting resumes for an experienced Roadway Foreman to join our team on a large heavy civil infrastructure project in Clearwater, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of crews involved in roadway construction, including grading, paving, excavation, and site preparation.
• Provide on-site leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Oversee and assist with the spreading, rolling, compacting, and finishing of asphalt, base, and subgrade materials.
• Monitor work progress, crew performance, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide daily tasks.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment including graders, rollers, pavers, loaders, and skid steers.
• Accurately complete daily reports detailing crew hours, equipment usage, production quantities, and cost codes.
• Communicate regularly with Project Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Participate in and promote safety training and ensure jobsite compliance.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure work meets contract standards.

Preferred Crew

While not required, we strongly prefer candidates who can bring a qualified crew with them. Preferred crew members include:

• Dozer Operator
• Motor Grader Operator
• Roller Operator
• Excavator Operator
• General Laborers
• MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) Personnel

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years of roadway construction experience.
• Preferred 2 years in a Foreman or supervisory role overseeing field crews.
• Proven experience withoverseeing Subcontractor Paving Operations.
• FDOT experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong familiarity with equipment and tools used in roadway construction.
• Ability to lead, organize, and evaluate crew performance.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• CPR Certification

Physical Demands

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and use of hands to operate tools and equipment. You must be able to lift and carry materials and perform physical tasks in outdoor jobsite conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

About Southland Holdings

Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of five subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all of North America and more than 60 countries.

Southland Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) – M/F/D/V