Asphalt Plant Superintendent (Nights)

The Asphalt Plant Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the asphalt plant. This position oversees all aspects of plant production, maintenance, quality control, inventory management, environmental compliance, and employee supervision to ensure the plant consistently meets production schedules and customer demands.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The Asphalt Plant Superintendent is expected to maintain a visible presence throughout the plant, actively monitor operations, troubleshoot production and equipment issues, coordinate daily activities with paving operations and trucking, and support employees in the field. The Superintendent serves as the primary point of leadership for plant personnel and works closely with operations, quality control, maintenance, trucking, and customers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Due to the nature of asphalt production, this position requires flexibility in scheduling and may involve day shift, night shift, weekend, holiday, and extended hours based on production demands, weather conditions, and operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop asphalt plant employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide visible leadership throughout the plant and maintain regular interaction with employees during production activities.
• Conduct safety meetings, employee coaching, performance discussions, and corrective action when necessary.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts.

Plant Operations

• Direct and oversee daily asphalt plant operations to safely meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Monitor all phases of plant production and make operational adjustments as needed to maximize efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot production, equipment, and operational issues and actively participate in identifying and implementing solutions.
• Coordinate production schedules and material demands with paving operations, dispatch, trucking, and customers.
• Ensure all asphalt products are produced in accordance with approved specifications and mix designs.
• Respond to operational issues during both day and night shift production activities as needed.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Work closely with maintenance personnel to develop and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Regularly inspect plant equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and production-related issues.
• Coordinate shutdowns, repairs, and plant improvement projects.

Customer Service & Operational Support

• Serve as a key point of contact to maximize production for internal and external customers regarding production schedules and material availability.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure timely support of paving and external sales activities.
• Assist in resolving customer concerns and operational challenges in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the overall success of the business through strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Night Shift & Flexible Work Requirements

• Provide leadership and oversight for both daytime and nighttime plant operations.
• Adjust work schedules as necessary to meet production demands and support plant personnel across shifts.
• Be available to respond to operational issues, production interruptions, equipment failures, and emergency situations outside of normal business hours.
• Ensure night shift operations meet the same standards for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service as daytime operations.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000, based on experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required (equivalent work experience will be considered)
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (continuing education in construction highly desirable)
• Minimum 6 years of asphalt plant experience, including at least 2 years of Superintendent experience, preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required (those without this credential must certify or enroll in a certification course within 6 months of hire/promotion)
• Valid driver's license required

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:

Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.