Asphalt Superintendent
Posted
Drake is seeking an experienced Asphalt Superintendent to oversee field operations for roadways, highways, parking lots, and other asphalt paving projects. This hands-on leadership role manages crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of jobsite performance, develops employees, and holds a high standard for quality workmanship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily asphalt paving operations, including crew assignments, equipment, asphalt deliveries, trucking, and subcontractors.
- Review project plans, specifications, schedules, and site conditions; confirm grading, base preparation, and drainage are ready for paving.
- Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and plant personnel to maintain progress and adjust operations as conditions change.
- Lead and support foremen, equipment operators, truck drivers, and laborers.
- Set clear expectations for safety, quality, production, and accountability; train employees on paving methods and equipment use.
- Monitor staffing and performance needs, and verify attendance, job assignments, and hours before approving time records.
- Oversee asphalt placement and compaction to meet requirements for temperature, thickness, grade, smoothness, and joints.
- Coordinate testing and inspections, address deficiencies, and ensure work meets project specifications.
- Track production, labor, materials, and equipment use to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
- Lead daily safety discussions and enforce company safety expectations, traffic control, and safe equipment practices.
- Identify and address job site hazards to protect employees and the public.
- Coordinate equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs; promptly report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, delivery tickets, quantities, time records, and equipment records.
- Communicate project progress, delays, site conflicts, and additional work to management.
- Maintain professional relationships with customers, inspectors, and subcontractors, and support punch-list completion and project closeout.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least five years of asphalt paving experience, including two years in a foreman, superintendent, or comparable leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of asphalt paving operations, equipment, material handling, and compaction practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, grades, and elevations.
- Experience coordinating paving crews, trucking, plant deliveries, and equipment.
- Strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate field documentation and use mobile applications for timekeeping and reporting.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, and noise.
- Regularly walk and stand on uneven surfaces, climb equipment, bend, stoop, and navigate active construction sites.
- Work around hot asphalt, heavy equipment, and moving traffic.
- Perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Travel to assigned jobsites and work early mornings, extended hours, nights, and weekends as project schedules require.