Civil Foreman

Are you an experienced asphalt professional who knows how to keep a paving crew moving safely, efficiently and to a high standard?

We’re looking for a hands-on Paving Foreman to lead our asphalt crew across projects in the Waikato, Auckland and wider regions. This role suits someone who is confident coordinating people, plant, trucks and materials, and who can make practical decisions when things change on site.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and supervise the asphalt paving crew during daily operations
• Plan paving sequences and make sure the crew is clear on each shift’s requirements
• Coordinate plant, trucks, asphalt deliveries, materials and crew resources
• Keep paving operations moving efficiently and minimise delays
• Oversee paving, rolling and compaction, joints, tie-ins, levels and surface finishing
• Monitor productivity and make practical on-the-job decisions
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, traffic management, milling crews, truck drivers and subcontractors
• Run pre-starts, toolbox meetings and daily planning discussions
• Identify and communicate delays, breakdowns, safety issues and quality concerns
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, workmanship and paving quality
• Complete or assist with daily site documentation
• Get hands-on and support the crew when required

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Asphalt Paving Foreman, Leading Hand or senior paving crew member
• Strong practical knowledge of asphalt paving operations
• Experience with pavers, rollers, milling operations and associated paving equipment
• A good understanding of asphalt placement, compaction, joints, tie-ins, levels and surface finish
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to coordinate crews, trucks, plant and materials effectively
• Confidence making practical decisions and solving problems during a shift
• A strong focus on safety, quality and productivity
• A full NZ Driver Licence, with WTR endorsement preferred

Important to know

This isn't your typical Monday-to-Friday daytime role.

Approximately 90% of the work will be night shift, and regular travel and stay-away work is part of the position. Projects will commonly take you across the Waikato and Auckland regions, with other locations required depending on the regional paving programme.

Accommodation and travel arrangements will be provided in accordance with company policy.

Sound like you?

If you're reliable, experienced and happy to get stuck in alongside your crew, we'd like to hear from you.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering a quality paving job, can lead from the front and is comfortable with night work, travel and time away from home.

Apply now and tell us about your asphalt paving experience.