SIMON | Paving Superintendent

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients.

What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

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Job Summary:

Coordinates and supervises the construction process on assigned projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget. Typically has one or more foremen and/or lead persons as direct reports.

This position is specific to a Paving Superintendent

Main Responsibilities

* Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

* Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

* Ensure underground utility locates are completed and valid, and sites are safe for employees prior to performing work

* Work with project managers, and oversee organization and coordination crews, subcontractors, resources, and equipment, to ensure projects remain on time and on budget

* Allocate resources where appropriate to achieve project safety, schedule, cost, scope and quality objectives

* Provide direction to foreman responsible for coordinating daily activities of assigned crew and equipment pertaining to scope of work, including holding individuals accountable

* Read and interpret project plans and specifications

* Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met; communicate any deviations to project managers

* Engage in open communication with project and operations managers, and report any issues which could affect project plans

* Attend internal and external pre-construction meetings and project site meetings as required

* Oversee coordination of materials (concrete, asphalt, aggregates, underground utilities material) and ensure on-time delivery of materials to job sites

* Oversee and promote employee training, mentoring, and development; assist foreman in addressing performance concerns as needed

* Ensure equipment maintenance inspections are completed to maintain equipment in safe operating condition

* Complete and submit paperwork, reporting, and perform other administrative tasks related to project completion and/or employee supervision in a timely manner

* Safely operate company vehicles and equipment

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

* Valid Drivers' License and ability to maintain a clean driving history required;
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) a plus

Skills:

* 5-10 years of experience in road, bridge, concrete construction, asphalt paving and/or related area

* 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred

* Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry requirements

* Basic experience with project estimation and cost analysis

* Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety regulations, project plans, and related materials

* Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills

* Experience working under pressure of deadlines

* Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Android and iOS applications; ability to learn new programs related to role

* Ability to plan and organize and direct the work of others

* Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members

* Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization, clients, vendors, and other representatives

Physical Requirements:

* Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

* Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile…