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District ManagerSpecialized Pavement Marking, Inc.

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Yakima, WA
Job Summary

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




    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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