President-Asphalt Paving & Maintenance
$280,000–$300,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead asphalt paving, milling, grading, and maintenance operations across Southern California, establishing priorities and ensuring project execution aligns with specifications, schedules, and budgets. Manage operating budgets, forecasts, and job costs while overseeing fleet utilization, equipment maintenance, and capital planning. Recruit and develop sales, estimating, project management, and field teams to maintain high performance standards. Champion proactive safety culture, ensure OSHA and DOT compliance, and oversee QA/QC processes to resolve warranty concerns. Drive business development by leading estimating and bidding strategies, representing the company at client meetings, and expanding market share through strategic partnerships.
Required Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in asphalt paving, asphalt maintenance, or heavy civil construction
- 3–5+ years of experience in senior operations, general management, or executive construction leadership
- Deep knowledge of asphalt paving operations, milling, grading, equipment, materials, and production processes
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, job costs, production performance, and large field crews
- Proven ability to lead multiple operational functions while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with standard business and construction technology
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience with construction estimating, project management, and financial management systems
- Experience working with public-sector, municipal, commercial, or large-scale paving projects
- Established relationships within the Southern California construction or asphalt market
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