District Manager at Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc. – Yakima, Washington

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