Amundson Group
A self-performing contractor in the Denver area is hiring a Paving Superintendent to lead daily asphalt paving operations on CDOT, FAA, municipal, and mainline projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage crews, coordinate equipment and materials, and own quality and safety from the field. If you have 2+ years of heavy civil paving experience and want to run operations for a growing team, this is your role.
What You Will Run
- Lead and supervise paving crews including operators, laborers, and truck drivers on active job sites.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, quality, and safety performance in real time.
- Coordinate paving operations with trucking, asphalt plants, and support crews to keep work flowing.
- Oversee paving equipment operation: pavers, rollers, tack trucks, and related machinery.
- Ensure proper paving procedures including mat depth, temperature control, joint construction, and compaction to spec.
- Verify grade, alignment, smoothness, and compliance with project specifications.
- Manage equipment, tools, and materials availability before work begins each day.
- Adjust work plans based on weather, site conditions, and material availability.
- Identify and resolve field issues related to equipment, materials, or production quickly.
- Enforce OSHA and company safety standards, conduct daily safety meetings, and inspect for hazards.
- Maintain daily reports on labor, equipment usage, and production quantities.
- Collect and submit truck tickets and delivery documentation.
- Communicate progress, delays, and concerns to Project Managers and Project Superintendents.
- Serve as primary field representative with inspectors, owners, and contractors during paving operations.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades on site.
- Ensure proper traffic control and site cleanliness.
What It Takes
- Minimum 2 years of heavy civil construction experience with CDOT, FAA, municipal, or mainline paving projects.
- Strong leadership and crew management skills.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and make decisions in the field.
- Strong computer skills including tablet-based reporting and equipment/time entry systems.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding activities.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
Comp and Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 – $110,000 depending on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Legal and identity theft protection.
Amundson Group is a veteran-owned construction recruiting firm. We work exclusively with self-performing contractors on direct placements. If you’re ready to run paving operations in Colorado, apply now or reach out to discuss the role.
At a glance
- Location: Colorado
- Recruiter: Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only
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