Asphalt Paving Foreman

Requisition
529749
-Posted
10/09/2026

- AMAT

- Preferred Materials
- Asphalt

- Full Time

- Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt

- United States

- Florida

Preferred Materials
- Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials
- Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials
- Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials
- Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking an experienced Asphalt Paving Foreperson to lead a high-performing paving crew in delivering quality roadway and infrastructure projects throughout the region. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily paving operations, ensuring a safe work environment, driving productivity, and developing crew members while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

If you are an experienced paving professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in building projects that make a lasting impact in the community, we'd like to hear from you.

As the Asphalt Paving Foreperson, you will:

• Lead and direct daily asphalt paving operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Plan and organize work activities, manpower, equipment, trucking logistics, and material requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and CRH safety programs.
• Coordinate daily production activities with asphalt plant, trucking, and operations teams to ensure seamless material delivery and jobsite execution.
• Monitor crew performance, equipment utilization, and paving quality to maximize productivity and project success.
• Coach, train, and mentor employees on proper paving techniques, equipment operation, maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety documentation requirements.
• Oversee equipment inspections and maintenance needs, coordinating repairs as necessary.
• Manage employee schedules, time reporting, and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate production records, daily reports, and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with operations leadership, customers, and support teams.
• Assist with hands-on paving and labor activities when needed.
• Communicate project updates, challenges, and opportunities to the Asphalt Paving & Milling Superintendent.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of asphalt paving experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews in paving, road construction, or heavy civil operations.
• Strong understanding of paving operations, production planning, and equipment utilization.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/MSHA safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and understand project specifications, schedules, and production requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• High school diploma or GED.
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