Job Summary
Are you an experienced paving professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering high-quality work? As a Paving Superintendent, you’ll oversee daily asphalt paving operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coordinate crews, manage resources, and play a key part in building strong, successful projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily paving operations, including placement, rolling, and finishing
- Lead paving crews, foremen, and equipment operators to maximize productivity
- Coordinate asphalt, aggregate, and material deliveries with plant and logistics teams
- Monitor production rates, sequencing, and quality to meet schedule and budget goals
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all job sites
- Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and daily safety inspections
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards
- Address and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
- Partner with Project Managers to execute project plans and schedules
- Track and communicate daily progress, production, and any issues
- Maintain accurate documentation, including reports and equipment tracking
- Mentor, train, and develop foremen and crew members
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in the field
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to make quick, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
- Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Physical / Work Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Active, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, and movement throughout the job site
- Travel required throughout the Mid‑West Central Region
- Valid driver’s license required
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in asphalt paving, including leadership or supervisory roles
- Strong knowledge of paving methods, equipment, and materials
- Proven ability to lead crews and manage multiple work activities
- Solid understanding of construction safety practices
Preferred:
- Experience with DOT, municipal, or commercial paving projects
- Familiarity with GPS-controlled paving, intelligent compaction, or advanced technologies
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus
Why Join Us / Benefits
- Work with a company that prioritizes safety and team success
- Lead impactful projects that improve infrastructure and communities
- Opportunities to grow your career and mentor future leaders
- Be part of a collaborative, hardworking team focused on excellence
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take the lead on paving operations and make a difference on every project, we encourage you to apply today!
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Pay: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Leadership : 2 years (Required)
- Paving: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
