General Manager

A & B Asphalt Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A & B Asphalt Corporation seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead asphalt and concrete road construction operations with full P&L responsibility across west-central Ohio. You will oversee estimating, field operations, and project delivery for a multi-million-dollar operation serving public infrastructure clients.

You will work directly with ownership and senior leadership, act as main liaison for inspectors, owners, and public agency customers, and build a strong team within a union

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy civil construction with 3+ years in management over asphalt paving or concrete operations.
• Experience preparing competitive bids and estimates for public works projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, job costing, and P&L management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop field supervisors and crews in a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of ODOT and local municipal specs and requirements.
• Excellent communication with inspectors, owners, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating for ~50 bids annually.
• Build relationships with municipal, county, and ODOT owners.
• Manage full bid process from takeoffs to award.
• Oversee asphalt paving and concrete field operations.
• Direct project setup and closeout, scheduling and materials coordination.
• Support trucking and logistics with superintendent and foreman.
• Own the P&L and monitor job cost performance.
• Lead, hire, interview, and develop team members.
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, QC, and plant ops; represent company in industry associations.

Skills

Heavy civil construction leadership

Bid preparation & estimation

P&L management

Project scheduling & costing

Union workforce leadership

ODOT/municipal specs knowledge

Communication with inspectors/owners

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob

Workday

Procore

Tenna

Fleet Watcher

Job description

We are excited to add a new team member to the leadership team. We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead asphalt and concrete road construction operations. You will hold full P&L responsibility and oversee estimating, field operations, and project delivery across a multi-million-dollar annual operation serving public infrastructure clients throughout west-central Ohio. You will work directly with ownership and senior leadership, and you will be the primary point of contact for inspectors, owners, and public agency customers. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands the work from the bid to the closeout and can build and grow a strong team in a union environment.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and Business Development

• Lead all estimating for A&B Asphalt, including bid preparation for approximately 50 bids annually
• Pursue work across counties in our 30-mile service radius around Springfield, Ohio, including Clark, Champaign, Madison, and parts of Greene and Miami counties
• Build relationships with municipal, county, township, and ODOT owners and their representatives
• Manage the full bid process, from takeoffs and pricing through submittal and award

Field Operations and Project Management

• Oversee all asphalt paving and concrete construction field operations
• Direct project setup and closeout, including scheduling, sequencing, and coordinating materials and equipment to job sites
• Solve operational problems quickly and keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Manage equipment and material orders and track deliveries
• Support trucking and logistics as needed, with the superintendent and paving foreman handling day-to-day execution

Financial Leadership

• Own the P&L and bottom-line results for the division
• Discuss future equipment needs and replacement with shop and ownership
• Monitor job cost performance and take corrective action when needed

People Leadership

• Lead, hire, interview, develop, and when necessary, discipline and terminate team members
• Supervise the superintendent and paving foreman, and provide leadership to a field team of approximately 30 employees
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism
• Manage labor relations and work within the terms of collective bargaining agreements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Safety, HR, Quality Control, and our asphalt plant operations
• Represent the company in industry associations such as the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) as needed
• Work closely with ownership and senior leaders on company strategy and growth

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 3 years in management or leadership role over asphalt paving and/or concrete operations
• Demonstrated experience preparing competitive bids and estimates for public works projects
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, job costing, and P&L management
• Proven ability to lead and develop field supervisors and crews, including in a unionized workforce
• Working knowledge of ODOT and local municipal specifications and requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with inspectors, owners, and senior leadership
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites and the asphalt plant as needed

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with HCSS (HeavyBid, HeavyJob), Workday, Procore, Tenna, and Fleet Watcher
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
• Experience with ODOT prequalification and public agency contracting
• Familiarity with industry associations such as the OCA
• Comfort using AI tools to support estimating, reporting, and day-to-day productivity