Concrete Machine Paving Superintendent

Concrete Paving Superintendent (Machine Paving)

Capital Paving & Construction, LLC

Position Summary

The Concrete Paving Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing all machine paving operations on heavy civil, highway, airport, and commercial concrete paving projects. This position provides overall leadership for field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract specifications.

The Superintendent manages multiple paving crews, foremen, subcontractors, equipment resources, and project schedules while serving as the primary field representative between project management, owners, engineers, inspectors, and field personnel. The position requires extensive knowledge of slipform paving operations, grade control technology, concrete production, quality standards, and high-production paving methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Oversight

• Provide overall leadership for all concrete paving operations.
• Plan and coordinate project activities to achieve schedule and production objectives.
• Direct Foremen, Operators, and Field Crews to ensure efficient project execution.
• Establish daily, weekly, and long-range production goals.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain strong communication with Project Managers and Executive Leadership.

Machine Paving Operations

• Oversee slipform paving, curb and gutter paving, barrier wall construction, and related concrete paving activities.
• Coordinate the setup and operation of pavers, trimmers, placer/spreaders, texture cure machines, and support equipment.
• Monitor paving production rates and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Ensure proper utilization of stringline, GPS machine control, total station systems, and automated grade control technologies.
• Develop and implement sequence plans to maximize paving production.
• Resolve operational challenges that impact paving progress.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed production schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate concrete supply, trucking logistics, equipment availability, and workforce requirements.
• Ensure resources are properly allocated to maintain production targets.
• Monitor production quantities, cycle times, and crew efficiency.
• Identify potential project delays and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate work activities with owners, engineers, utility companies, surveyors, and subcontractors.

Quality Control & Assurance

• Ensure all paving operations are performed according to project plans and specifications.
• Verify grades, thickness requirements, joint spacing, alignment, cross slopes, and ride quality standards.
• Oversee testing activities including slump, air content, density, and strength testing requirements.
• Coordinate with quality control personnel and project engineers.
• Review deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records.

Safety Leadership

• Lead and promote a culture of safety throughout all project operations.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits and field inspections.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Develop corrective actions and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Mentor Foremen and field personnel on safe work practices.

Financial & Cost Management

• Monitor labor productivity and equipment utilization.
• Assist Project Management with cost forecasting and budget control.
• Review daily production reports and track quantities.
• Identify productivity issues and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage job site resources to minimize waste and unnecessary costs.
• Support change order documentation and field quantity verification.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary field contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Participate in project meetings and progress reviews.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Resolve field issues professionally and efficiently.
• Always Represent Capital Paving & Construction in a professional manner.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review daily reports, quantity reports, equipment utilization reports, and safety documentation.
• Track project milestones, production rates, costs, and schedule performance.
• Maintain accurate records of field operations and project activities.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to Project Management.