Asphalt Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary -

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Manager to oversee all asphalt-related operations, including project planning, crew supervision, equipment and plant coordination, quality control, safety, and customer satisfaction. This leadership role is responsible for driving productivity, profitability, and performance across paving and milling projects, ensuring the highest standards in safety, scheduling, and workmanship.

Key Responsibilities -

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all asphalt paving and milling operations from start to finish.
• Manage and support field crews, foremen, superintendents, and plant operations.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and clients to review project scopes and align resources.
• Ensure work meets or exceeds quality standards, specifications, and deadlines.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and material needs.
• Lead efforts to optimize equipment utilization and plant production.
• Monitor job cost performance, labor efficiency, and profitability across projects.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and resolve any project concerns.
• Train, and develop field leadership and crew members.
• Track and report performance, safety, and job progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost control.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7+ years of asphalt paving and milling experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of paving operations, milling techniques, plant operations, and material specifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and performance analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in construction management tools, job costing, and Microsoft Office.
• CDL and/or heavy equipment knowledge preferred.
• Able to work long hours, including nights and weekends as required by the project.
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:  Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.