Asphalt Superintendent

The Plote Family of Companies is a fine example of the American dream realized through over 60 years of hard work, sacrifice and a deep understanding of the value of focused individual effort, performed in concert, to achieve the goal of entrepreneurial success. At Plote we bring expertise, quality, depth of resources, and cutting edge equipment and technology together to deliver exceptional services in excavation, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete paving, civil heavy engineering, sustainable materials, commercial development, environmental services, and snow removal.

I. Primary Function: The Superintendent-Asphalt directs activities of union and non-union workers engaged with asphalt lay down in construction of highways, runways, site development infrastructure or other heavy highway construction projects.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of asphalt lay down in the project
• asphalt crews and equipment
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules on the basis of this review and communicates adjustments to the project manager.
• Ensures all work progresses at a pace that maintains the schedule and owner milestones
• work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules

III. Additional Responsibilities:

• and submit all project daily trucking logs and material summary tickets on a daily basis
• and accurately enters time and quantities on a daily basis
• and resolve complaints by field personnel

IV. Required Skill/Knowledge

• of asphalt lay down practices and procedures
• ability to multi-task across several projects
• in Outlook, Excel, Word,
• and motivated
• leadership skills
• ability to complete projects on time and on budget

V. Mandatory Physical Requirements

• be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• be able to stand up to 12 hours per day with breaks.
• be able stoop and climb frequently.
• be able to walk on uneven terrain frequently on job sites.
• be able to drive a vehicle long distances frequently.

VI. Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• MS Project, P6, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job

VII. Education Level / Required Certification:

• Minimum 3 years asphalt paving experience; prior experience as asphalt paving foreman

VIII. Problem Solving: Must be able to resolve scheduling conflicts; work effectively with all levels of field personnel in order to successfully complete the project on time and on budget

Why Plote

At Plote we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, retirement savings to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

Plote has a fast-paced and dynamic environment where team members are committed to excellence and proud to be part of a growing and successful construction company.

BEFORE ALL ELSE, SAFETY FIRST.

Plote Construction, Northern Illinois’ premier Excavating, Asphalt Paving and Concrete Contractor, is committed to conducting construction operations in the safest manner possible. With an industry leading safety record, and a robust safety program. At Plote you’ll find a deep commitment and dedication to safety and team members’ wellbeing.

Plote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Plote will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).