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Aerotek Paving Foreman in Thornton, Colorado
Paving Foreman / Asphalt Superintendent (Front Range)
A leading heavy‑civil contractor is seeking an experienced Paving Foreman to oversee asphalt paving operations across the Front Range. This role is ideal for a seasoned foreman ready to step into a superintendent‑level position or a superintendent with 1–2 years of experience running asphalt crews.
This is a boots‑on‑the‑ground, field‑driven position responsible for managing crews, production, quality, and daily job execution. The right leader keeps work moving, maintains high standards, and sets the pace for safe, efficient, high‑quality paving.
Key Responsibilities
Asphalt paving oversight — manage operations from start to finish
Crew coordination — lead and schedule up to 3 paving crews
Daily planning — set production goals, assignments, and workflow
Quality control — ensure all work meets spec and industry standards
Field communication — coordinate with operators, foremen, dispatch, and PM teams
Monitor placement & compaction — track yield, density, and jobsite conditions
Schedule management — maintain timelines and drive production
Safety leadership — enforce policies and lead by example
Problem‑solving — resolve field issues and keep projects moving
Required Experience
Paving Foreman or Superintendent experience
Strong understanding of:
Asphalt operations & production
Equipment and crew coordination
QC standards and paving best practices
Prior experience overseeing multiple crews preferred
Ability to manage people, pace, and jobsite workflow
Hands‑on leadership style with a strong field presence
Work Locations
Projects typically fall within a 50‑mile radius , including:
Lyons, Castle Rock, Boulder, Golden, Morrison, Strasburg, and the greater Metro Denver area.
Schedule & Seasonal Expectations
Start Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Peak Season (May–November):
Up to 7 days per week depending on project needs
Not guaranteed 7 days every week; downtime may occur
Flexibility and availability required during peak months
Off‑Season (November–April):
40 hours per week
PTO: 15 days accrued in year one
Sick time: 48 hours provided up front (separate from PTO)
Paid holidays: 8 per year
Compensation & Benefits
Company truck included
Competitive pay based on experience
Full benefits package
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Thornton, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
• Matching 401k program, up to 6%
• High-deductible healthcare plan that is completely free for employee only, also comes with Health Savings Account that Brannan matches 100%
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 6 days sick time, 2 days of “volunteer” time off, 8 company holidays with an extra “floating holiday” (which is essentially just another PTO day)
• Free basic life insurance, $25,000 for employee, $10,000 for a spouse, and $5,000 for any children under the age of 26
• Discounts with rental car companies: National and Enterprise
• Verizon cell phone discount
• Vehicle purchase discount through Omeara Ford Dealership
• Eligible for companywide safety bonus every quarter as long as we remain EMOD injury free
• Comes with company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop/tablet
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thornton,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.