Asphalt Paving Foreman

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Foreman to lead a heavy civil paving project in the North Phoenix, Arizona area . This role is critical for managing daily field operations, ensuring quality and safety, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for concrete paving projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and safety standards
• Implement and enforce jobsite safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and coordinate with safety personnel and inspectors
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan site logistics, including paving sequences, equipment staging, and traffic control
• Develop and manage daily and weekly paving schedules, ensuring efficient use of crews, equipment, and materials
• Monitor placement, finishing, and curing to ensure compliance with specifications and high-quality standards
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and execution of work
• Provide technical guidance to resolve field issues and optimize paving methods and productivity
• Track labor, equipment, and material costs, and assist in schedule and budget adjustments as needed
• Ensure compliance with all applicable construction laws, codes, and company policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, and vendors
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction with a focus on asphalt paving
• Proven leadership in managing paving crews and subcontractors on complex roadway or infrastructure projects
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Job) and daily reporting tools
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control
• Willingness to work night shifts and extended hours as required by project demands
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be available for on-call work as needed
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge And Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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