Sealcoat Foreman

McConnell & Associates

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We maintain and protect pavement surfaces while upholding a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create.

Position Overview

The Sealcoat Foreman is responsible for leading and managing a sealcoat crew while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role is intended for an experienced foreman with hands-on sealcoating knowledge, leadership ability, and a strong understanding of field operations.

The Sealcoat Foreman serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating crew activities, equipment, materials, and daily production while maintaining clear communication with supervisors and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Leadership

• Ensure safety is prioritized in all aspects of work and that company safety policies are followed at all times
• Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
• Direct daily crew activities and assign tasks based on job requirements
• Train, coach, and support crew members to maintain productivity and quality

Project Execution & Operations

• Oversee sealcoating operations including site preparation, application, and cleanup
• Ensure materials, equipment, and personnel are ready and properly utilized
• Monitor job quality, production rates, and jobsite organization
• Assist with labor on the jobsite as needed
• Operate and oversee use of trucks and equipment required for sealcoating operations

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact on-site for supervisors, customers, and crew members
• Communicate daily progress, challenges, and needs to supervisors
• Ensure crews arrive on time and are prepared for scheduled work

Reporting & Support

• Complete daily logs, time tracking, and basic job documentation
• Identify field issues and implement practical solutions or work-arounds
• Support training and onboarding of new crew members

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sealcoat foreman or lead in pavement maintenance operations
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership ability
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL Class A preferred
• Relatively clean motor vehicle record
• Applicants with drug or alcohol driving offenses in the last three years will not be considered
• Other violations evaluated per insurance standards
• Ability to work 40–60 hours per week, including weekends as required
• Ability to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Performance-based bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and bereavement leave
• Annual salary reviews
• CDL training with pay increase upon obtaining CDL A
• OSHA certification and ongoing safety training

Equal Opportunity Employer

McConnell & Associates is proud to be a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.