Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc.

Description

The District Manager oversees all Eastern Washington operations---including Yakima, Kennewick, and Spokane---with future expansion into Idaho. This role manages both union and non-union field teams, directs project management and estimating staff, maintains regular communication with the local union, and drives operational performance across multiple divisions.

The position is responsible for leading with a strong focus on people management, ensuring efficient delivery of pavement marking, asphalt-related, and civil construction projects in compliance with DOT and federal requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership and People Management

Lead and develop both professional and field workers; oversee hiring, performance management, and apprenticeship program requirements

Build a strong, accountable culture across multiple locations while maintaining productive relationships with the local union

Operational Oversight

Direct all field operations---including scheduling, resource planning, equipment coordination, and crew management---for highway and striping in Eastern Washington

Ensure projects meet WSDOT, federal, and local specifications while monitoring job progress, resolving risks, and maintaining strong client and vendor relationships

Project & Business Compliance

Oversee estimating and project management functions, supporting bid reviews, forecasting, and strategic operational planning tied to division growth

Ensure compliance with union contracts, DOT and federal regulations, and company safety standards

Report on divisional performance, staffing needs, financial results, and project metrics

Support safety initiatives, jobsite audits, quality control, and continuous improvement practices

Experience Required

5+ years in general contractor or heavy civil construction environment

Experience managing field crews or leading operations (union experience strongly preferred)

Strong understanding of Federal, State and DOT specs, plan reading, estimating concepts, and scheduling

Ability to lead diverse teams, navigate complex personalities, and manage multiple locations

Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-management skills, proven experience hiring, developing, and supervising employees

Skills Required

Manage union communication and labor relations, oversee hiring and performance actions, and ensure all apprenticeship program requirements are met

Proficiency in operational reporting, including performance metrics, staffing forecasts, financial tracking, and project status updates

Experience in safety management, including supporting safety programs, conducting jobsite audits, and ensuring adherence to safety standards

Quality control and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate processes, and implement corrective actions

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in construction leadership roles

Demonstrated business development or client relationship experience

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the region

Physical Requirements

Work in both office and field settings, requiring adaptability to various weather conditions

Work Environment

Travel throughout Eastern Washington locations as needed: Yakima, Kennewick and Spokane with some travel required to our WA headquarters location in Pacific, WA

Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc.

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