This is a seasonal position for an individual to lead, direct and coordinate asphalt Forepersons’ and crews activities and production schedules. The ideal candidate should be capable of meeting established safety, quality, and production standards.
Demonstrates a commitment to a safe work environment. Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts visibly.
Ensure the safe and timely execution of work on multiple projects with multiple crews and activities.
Lead foremen in coordinating daily tasks, including personnel, equipment, materials, productions, and schedules.
Ensure Crews are working safely and all Lafarge Safety documentation is completed daily.
Estimate work requirements to complete project assignments and schedule requirements.
Coordinate daily with the project manager, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and owner's representatives.
In-depth knowledge of best paving practices to meet requirements and specifications.
Demonstrated knowledge of asphalt paving, including grade establishment and layout etc.
Conduct hazard assessments, tailgate meetings, and all other required documentation.
Interviewing and onboarding prospective new employees.
Ability to accurately read plans and specifications.
Ability to track and report daily job productions and job coding.
Ability to both lead by example and delegate responsibilities effectively within a team.
Efficiently operate support equipment.
Assist in executing the work as necessary.
Complete and submit all paperwork to review daily costs in a timely manner.
Coordinate and track material deliveries, trucking, equipment, and manpower.
Develop paving schedules, including material type/quantities of material meeting project specifications.
Planning and coordinating trucking start time, location, crew, and equipment.
Proficient and competent in heavy construction equipment.
Able to deal with difficult situations and resolve issues between co-workers, teammates, etc.
Able to utilize resources and crew members efficiently
Monitor and approve daily field logs
Ensure that expectations are clearly defined to workers
Experience in Bid2Win, Site-docs & Fleet watcher and asset.
Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Class 5 driver’s license
10 years of asphalt experience or 5+ years’ experience as lead hand, sub foreperson
Ability to proficiently operate and train on all paving equipment
Must be willing to work overtime, nights and in all weather conditions
High quality of workmanship
Effective leader, team player, and communicator
Strong conflict resolution skills
Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
Multi-tasking ability; must be flexible and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
Must be flexible and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
Excellent leadership skills - must be able to motivate others and provide complete, direct and actionable feedback
Possess a commitment to and willingness to devote great effort and time in order to reach goals
Ability to make decision is a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete data and under tight deadlines and pressure
Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutions
In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be expected to exercise sound judgment, work safely and communicate effectively in a team. This position is physically demanding and requires crouching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.
