Senior Asphalt Paving Quality and Training Specialist

Simon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Inc. is seeking an experienced QC/Field Supervisor for asphalt paving. This field-based role oversees daily testing, observes paving operations, coaches crews, and conducts quality audits across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Travel and flexible hours are required.

You should have 10+ years in asphalt paving and 5+ years in quality control, with knowledge of paving equipment, mix design, and field audits. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of asphalt paving experience with hands-on expertise.
• 5+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of paving equipment including pavers, rollers, and plant operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of paving and compaction processes.
• General understanding of asphalt mix design principles.
• Strong ability to diagnose field quality issues quickly and apply corrective action.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills; able to influence crews effectively.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Observe full paving operations to evaluate quality, crew performance, process consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify issues or deviations promptly and guide crews through corrective actions to maintain standards.
• Provide hands-on training and coaching to paving crews, reinforcing best practices in paving, compaction, equipment use, and workflow coordination.
• Complete daily quality audits, record observations, and communicate key findings to supervisors and QC leadership.
• Serve as a resource for QC-related questions, offering guidance on specifications, quality expectations, and field practices.
• Maintain regular communication with operations teams, plant personnel, and supervisors to align on quality requirements and project goals.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and paving quality based on field observations.
• Ensure field activities align with company policy, safety procedures, and regulatory/specification requirements.
• Support bid/estimate discussions with QC insights when project conditions affect quality planning.
• Assist in off-season classroom training with field-based knowledge.
• Participate in quality audit initiatives and provide field data feedback.
• Travel within company operations to respond to quality needs and support crews.

Skills

Asphalt paving

QC experience

Paving equipment

Mix design

Diagnose field issues

Communication coaching

Independent field work

Standards knowledge

Excel/Office

Education

Construction Management degree

DOT/State quality control certifications

Valid driver's license

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Mobile Apps

Job description

Colas Inc. is seeking an experienced QC/Field Supervisor for asphalt paving. This field-based role oversees daily testing, observes paving operations, coaches crews, and conducts quality audits across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Travel and flexible hours are required.

You should have 10+ years in asphalt paving and 5+ years in quality control, with knowledge of paving equipment, mix design, and field audits. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.