Asphalt Paving Foreman

Asphalt Paving Foreperson

Lead the Crew. Drive Results. Build Florida's Infrastructure.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Foreperson to lead a high-performing paving crew in delivering quality roadway and infrastructure projects throughout the region. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily paving operations, ensuring a safe work environment, driving productivity, and developing crew members while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

If you are an experienced paving professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in building projects that make a lasting impact in the community, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Asphalt Paving Foreperson, you will:

• Lead and direct daily asphalt paving operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Plan and organize work activities, manpower, equipment, trucking logistics, and material requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and CRH safety programs.
• Coordinate daily production activities with asphalt plant, trucking, and operations teams to ensure seamless material delivery and jobsite execution.
• Monitor crew performance, equipment utilization, and paving quality to maximize productivity and project success.
• Coach, train, and mentor employees on proper paving techniques, equipment operation, maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety documentation requirements.
• Oversee equipment inspections and maintenance needs, coordinating repairs as necessary.
• Manage employee schedules, time reporting, and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate production records, daily reports, and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with operations leadership, customers, and support teams.
• Assist with hands-on paving and labor activities when needed.
• Communicate project updates, challenges, and opportunities to the Asphalt Paving & Milling Superintendent.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of asphalt paving experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews in paving, road construction, or heavy civil operations.
• Strong understanding of paving operations, production planning, and equipment utilization.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/MSHA safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and understand project specifications, schedules, and production requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous foreperson, lead operator, or supervisory experience.
• Experience coordinating trucking, asphalt plant production, and paving operations.
• Familiarity with DOT specifications and roadway construction projects.

Build Your Future With Us

At Preferred Materials, our people are the foundation of our success. We're looking for leaders who are passionate about safety, quality, and delivering exceptional results. If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career and lead a team that builds the roads and infrastructure our communities depend on, apply today.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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