Lead Asphalt Plant Manager – Bay Area Ops

DeSilva Gates Construction; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSilva Gates Construction seeks an experienced Asphalt Plant Manager to oversee 1–3 HMA plants in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight of production, budgets, and equipment performance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, extensive plant operations knowledge, and a track record of driving continuous improvement while developing teams and coordinating with sales to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Asphalt Plant Manager at a large, continuous mix asphalt plant.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
• Understanding of asphalt processing equipment, including familiarity with baghouses, drums, screens, and conveyors, as well as knowledge of related environmental and safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulations and regulatory agencies such as MSHA, OSHA, EPA, zoning laws, employee-related laws.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office and other related programs. Familiarity with APEX Loadout/ticketing system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and continue implementation of company safe working practices in all plant operations.
• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of the Hot Plant(s), Rubberized Asphalt Plant(s), and Recycle Crushing Plant(s).
• Manage large projects such as new plant set-up or modifications, including coordinating contractors, budgets, cost control, and post-project reviews.
• Oversee production of multiple agency asphalt mixes ranging from 25% RAP Cal Trans to Polymer Modified FAA mixes.
• Responsible for managing and defending capital and operating budgets.
• Oversee operating costs to achieve company economic goals.
• Manage production planning, staffing, overtime, and inventory management.
• Prepare annual Capital Expenditure Authorization (CEA) plans for all plants.
• Track approvals and expenditures to prevent overspending.
• Prepare and update plant and facility layouts.
• Analyze equipment and facility problems and recommend solutions.
• Ensure proper design and interface between new and existing equipment, supported by accurate field measurements.
• Work with component vendors to ensure proper utilization and function of their products in designs.
• Collaborate with fabrication and machine shop vendors to ensure work is performed per specifications and budget.
• Review and prioritize workload for reporting individuals.
• Provide performance feedback and mentorship to team members.
• Enhance staff competence by providing technical guidance, answering procedural questions, and teaching improved processes.
• Collaborate with sales to coordinate production to meet customer needs.
• Identify and develop new applications for existing products and develop new products.
• Assure system and product quality by utilizing best management practices.
• Analyze reports, data and trends of finished products
• Develop and maintain community relations at all HMA facilities.
• Utilize Project Managers as points of contact for their respective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Project Management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

APEX Loadout

Job description

DeSilva Gates Construction seeks an experienced Asphalt Plant Manager to oversee 1–3 HMA plants in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight of production, budgets, and equipment performance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, extensive plant operations knowledge, and a track record of driving continuous improvement while developing teams and coordinating with sales to meet customer needs.