Working Foreman (Earthwork, Asphalt)

Working Foreman – Lead Heavy Earthwork and Asphalt Paving Projects

Job Overview


* Company: Florida Blacktop Inc.


* Salary/Pay Rate: $30 to $38+ per hour, based on experience, plus Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing. 


* Location: Pompano Beach, FL.

Field-based projects are primarily located throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Occasional travel may be required. 


* Job/Employment Type: Full Time.


* Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Government, and Civil Construction.


* Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License and ability to meet company driving requirements.

The Opportunity

You will step into a pivotal, hands-on leadership role directing field operations for a trusted, family-owned civil construction company.

Your expertise will bridge the gap between engineering plans and field execution, driving precision grading, high-quality earthwork, site development, and asphalt production.

This position gives you the autonomy to lead crews, operate equipment, and build infrastructure that supports local communities. 

How You Will Make an Impact


* Lead and coordinate daily earthwork, site development, and asphalt paving operations to ensure projects remain safe, productive, and on schedule.


* Direct crew members, assign daily responsibilities, and monitor work quality and production.


* Work alongside the crew and operate heavy equipment when needed.


* Interpret complex civil plans, grading plans, elevations, specifications, and technical requirements to guide site preparation accurately.


* Operate and maintain heavy equipment including loaders, compactors, skid steers, motor graders, excavators, and dozers.


* Establish and verify precise site grades using laser guidance, GPS technology, grade-control systems, and traditional field methods.


* Calculate material volumes, trucking requirements, equipment needs, labor requirements, and daily production targets to optimize resources.


* Oversee site preparation tasks including demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, subgrade installation, base installation, drainage, finish grading, and paving support.


* Coordinate hauling cycles and equipment use to prevent production delays.


* Monitor elevations, drainage, compaction, pavement sections, material placement, and project specifications.


* Maintain accurate daily logs of field production, equipment hours, labor hours, trucking, delays, and site conditions.


* Coordinate routine equipment inspections, maintenance needs, and repairs to reduce downtime.


* Enforce company safety procedures and project-specific requirements.


* Communicate field conditions, plan conflicts, production concerns, and material needs to project management.


* Support the training and development of equipment operators and crew members.

Required Qualifications & Experience


* 5 or more years of experience in a leadership,...