Executive Leader - Asphalt Paving & Maintenance

Kimmel & Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Executive leadership

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates is seeking a President for an established asphalt paving and maintenance contractor in Southern California. The executive will drive operational excellence, financial performance, business development, safety, quality, and organizational growth, balancing field leadership with strategic oversight.

The President will lead production, project execution, estimating and bidding, financial management, personnel, fleet and equipment, customer relationships, and strategic planning

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for asphalt paving, milling, grading, and maintenance operations.
• Establish operational priorities and ensure alignment between field leadership and support teams.
• Maintain accountability for project execution, ensuring work is completed according to specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Resolve operational challenges involving logistics, weather, staffing, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Oversee fleet and equipment utilization, maintenance, and capital planning to support production objectives.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and forecasts in partnership with executive leadership.
• Monitor job costs, margins, production efficiency, and overall business-unit performance.
• Identify performance issues and implement corrective actions to improve profitability and productivity.
• Review financial reporting and use KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, lead, and retain high-performing teams; coach leaders and foster a safety-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Construction management

Budget management

Safety leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Construction software

MS Office

Job description

Kimmel & Associates is seeking a President for an established asphalt paving and maintenance contractor in Southern California. The executive will drive operational excellence, financial performance, business development, safety, quality, and organizational growth, balancing field leadership with strategic oversight.

The President will lead production, project execution, estimating and bidding, financial management, personnel, fleet and equipment, customer relationships, and strategic planning