Position Title: Division Manager – Asphalt Paving

General Description 

The Division Manager oversees the comprehensive planning, leadership, and successful execution of assigned projects or business units, reporting directly to the Vice-President with specific delegated authority.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead safety, planning, and execution of projects or business units to meet sales, revenue, profit, and overhead cost objectives. 

- Collaborate with the Vice-President and local management to set short- and long-term goals for sales, profit, and company objectives. 

- Analyze activities, costs, operations, and forecasts to track progress toward goals. 

- Consult with management to review achievements and adjust goals based on market and operational conditions. 

- Ensure operations align with company and project policies. 

- Adapt processes to address key market and process challenges. 

- Contribute to the preparation and negotiation of owner contracts, ensuring compliance with all terms. 

- Review and organize operational schedules and staffing for efficiency. 

- Coordinate with Equipment Managers to monitor equipment fleets, maintenance, and repair planning. 

- Analyze contract clauses for assigned projects. 

- Negotiate supplies and subcontracts, and validate payables. 

- Ensure accuracy of administrative and financial data from projects. 

- Oversee client billing, monitor aging balances, address doubtful accounts, and secure payments. 

- Facilitate final job acceptance, including punch lists.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates must effectively perform all key responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. 

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience. 

- Minimum of 10 years in heavy highway/civil construction management. 

- Preference for experience in DOT projects, particularly roads, highways, interstates, and bridges. 

- In-depth knowledge of civil construction site operations and highway construction projects. 

- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

- Expertise in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, estimating, and project operations. 

- Strong communication skills across all employee levels. 

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Primavera, SAP, and other relevant software.