Upper-Level Skilled Careers

Description:

Manages project jobsite. Including:

• Responsible for the safety of crew members and the public
• Project, material, and manpower schedules and plans (including pre- during, and post- construction)
• Monitors construction activities, ensuing quality, and standard operating procedure reports
• Proactively identifies potential problems and potential solutions
• Effectively communicate with project owners, subordinates, and subcontractors
• Coordinates personnel orientation and safety training

Ability to manage multiple jobsites

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• Strong computer skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds
• Work in adverse weather conditions

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)

College degree (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an asphalt operations manager is $88,652.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

10+ years

Description:

Manages project jobsite. Including:

• Responsible for the safety of crew members and the public
• Project, material, and manpower schedules and plans (including pre- during, and post- construction)
• Monitors construction activities, ensuing quality, and standard operating procedure reports
• Proactively identifies potential problems and potential solutions
• Effectively communicate with project owners, subordinates, and subcontractors
• Coordinates personnel orientation and safety training

Skills/Experience Needed:

• 2+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• Strong computer skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand, walk, sit, reach
• Drive for long periods
• Use fine motor skills and repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift weights up to 50 pounds
• Work in adverse weather conditions

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for an asphalt paving superintendent is $81,019.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 10 years

Description:

• First level of asphalt plant leadership
• Know how to perform duties of other plant positions
• Recruit and train personnel in all plant positions
• Manage plant safety program and culture
• Communicate and coordinate with all positions, public, and paving crews

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Valid driver's license
• 3-5 years of related industry experience

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity required
• Occasional lifting of heavy material, especially when plant is under repair

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree or trade school  preferred or past military experience

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a foreman/superintendent is $57,838.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 5 years

Description:

• Lead & Develop team
• Manages and makes adjustments and modifications to mix designs to ensure compliance
• Trouble-shoot existing pavement issues
• Quality oversight including managing lab equipment, people/equipment certifications are up to date, calibrations, inventory management (mostly aggregate, authority to shut a job down that is out of compliance, negotiating with State to come up with resolutions on issues                                                           
• Manages and provides oversight to the Quality Control and Assurance department processes to improve production efficiencies while meeting customer needs and requirements in a sustainable manner.
• Educates, trains and serves as a resource for customers, the industry and the company to provide product development, regulatory and research guidance, promote industry growth while increasing market share and profitability.

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Valid driver's license
• Conflict resolution skills, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Office Suite, computer basics
• Familiarity with quality control software or data management software
• State certification or ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to adjust to high decibel noise environments
• Able to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Salary:

According to Zip Recruiter, the average nationwide salary for a quality control manager is $77,657.*

Average Tenure Before Advancement:

3 – 5 years