What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman Paving position at Peckham Industries, Inc?
Date Posted:
02/14/2025
Location:
Palmer, MA
Job Category:
General Applicant
Salary Interval:
Seasonal
Pay Range:
N/A
Application Instructions
About Us:
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Position Description
Job Summary:
The Paving Foreman will lead and manage paving crews in the construction and maintenance of roadways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces. This role involves overseeing all aspects of paving operations, ensuring high-quality workmanship, safety, and efficiency. The Paving Foreman will also be responsible for daily reporting, payroll entry, and tracking material quantities, while seamlessly transitioning between tasks as needed.
Essential Functions:
1. Committed to serve. Oversee the daily activities of crew members, ensuring tasks are aligned with individual skills and expertise. Manage the training of new employees and provide ongoing guidance to enhance their performance. Communicate schedule updates, deadlines, and task completion instructions clearly. Ensure all team members comply with established safety and security protocols.
2. Measurement. Accurately oversee and document daily project activities, including tracking materials delivered to and shipped from the plant, monitoring employee time sheets and equipment usage.
3. Communicate. Coordinate with the Plant Manager on a daily basis to facilitate timely material orders, ensuring alignment with project needs.
4. Mastery. Possess a strong understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in highway and road construction, as well as asphalt paving and plant operations. Effectively plan and allocate resources, manage production processes, and coordinate personnel and equipment to optimize project efficiency.
5. Determined. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of and commitment to industry best practices, particularly regarding safety protocols and leading safety programs, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
6. Respect and engage. Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful communication style when engaging with the public and customers. Address and resolve customer inquiries or complaints promptly and appropriately.
7. Protect family and friends. Oversee the safe and responsible operation of vehicles and equipment, ensuring that liquid asphalt, aggregates, PII liquid products, and other materials are transported and handled in accordance with safety guidelines.
8. Safety always wins. Ensure that all company vehicles and equipment are maintained in optimal condition, kept free from damage, and consistently cleaned as part of routine upkeep.
9. Obligated. Proactively resolve on-site issues before they escalate, including quality concerns, scheduling conflicts, or crew disputes, to maintain project efficiency and a positive work environment.
Position Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
1. High school diploma or equivalent; further technical training or certifications in paving or construction management is a plus.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in paving or construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
3. Must be able to work variable hours including day shifts, night shifts, some weekend hours, and overtime.
4. Strong knowledge of paving materials, equipment, techniques, and safety practices a plus. An understanding of job cost also beneficial.
5. Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
6. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and project specifications.
7. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient verbal and written English required.
9. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
10. Legal right to work in the U.S.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:
Position may require up to 100% travel by personal vehicle to project locations throughout the state of Massachusetts and New England based on the needs of the business.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This position works outdoors in hot, humid and/or inclement weather. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.
Values:
At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact HR@peckham.com.
