Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary -

We are looking for a highly experienced Asphalt Superintendent to lead and oversee all field operations related to asphalt paving projects. This role is responsible for coordinating crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality paving work. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of asphalt paving, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects or large-scale operations simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities -

• Oversee day-to-day asphalt paving operations across multiple crews and job sites.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet project timelines.
• Ensure crews execute work according to specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Manage crew foremen and ensure clear communication of job goals, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues with paving techniques, site conditions, or staffing.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, project specs, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, clients, and inspectors to maintain smooth operations and resolve concerns.
• Track job site progress, quantities, and production rates; submit daily reports and documentation.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across crews.
• Conduct site visits, safety audits, and pre-job meetings as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of asphalt paving experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt materials, mix types, paving techniques, and compaction methods.
• Proven ability to manage and lead multiple crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of grading, base prep, and paving equipment operation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specs, grades, and job schedules.
• Proficiency with daily reporting tools, timekeeping systems, and basic computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Able to work long hours, including nights and weekends as required by the project.
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions :

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.