Job Description Job Description DRYCO Construction, Inc., is a well-established commercial construction and pavement
maintenance contractor serving Northern California from our Fremont and Sacramento locations.
Our success has been built on strong relationships, quality work, and, most importantly, our
people. We believe that great leaders build great teams, and we are looking for an experienced
Division Manager who can lead people, manage operations, and take ownership of the financial
and operational performance of our Seal Coat, Striping, and Tennis Court Coatings divisions.
Position Summary
DRYCO is seeking an experienced Division Manager - Seal Coat, Striping Tennis Court
Coatings to oversee a combined operation of approximately 45 employees, including two
Superintendents.
This is a senior operational leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance of
the division, including people management, field operations, manpower planning,
scheduling, budgeting, job costs, financial performance, equipment and materials, safety,
quality, and customer satisfaction.
The Division Manager works closely with Superintendents, Estimators/Project Managers,
Operations, HR, Safety, dispatchers, and senior leadership to ensure projects are properly
planned, staffed, sequenced, and executed.
Strong field knowledge of seal coating, striping, pavement markings, and related coatings work
is highly valuable. However, the ability to successfully lead people and manage an entire
department is equally critical to success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership People Management
Provide leadership and direction for approximately 45 division employees, including
direct management of two Superintendents.
Develop and support Superintendents, Foremen, and other key employees within the
division.
Establish clear expectations for performance, accountability, communication, quality,
productivity, and safety.
Work closely with Human Resources on hiring, employee development, performance
evaluations, coaching, disciplinary matters, compensation discussions, attendance, and
other employee-related matters.
Identify staffing needs and participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, promotions, and
succession planning.
Address employee and operational issues promptly, professionally, and consistently.
Build a strong team environment based on communication, accountability, respect, and
teamwork.
Maintain visibility with field employees and develop strong working relationships
throughout the division.
Operations Field Management
Maintain overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of the Seal
Coat, Striping, and Tennis Court Coatings divisions.
Work closely with Superintendents on daily and weekly job scheduling and manpower
allocation.
Ensure the appropriate crews, equipment, materials, and resources are available to
successfully execute scheduled work.
Evaluate upcoming workloads and adjust manpower and resources based on project
requirements and priorities.
Provide high-level operational support when projects encounter difficult field conditions,
scheduling conflicts, production challenges, or other issues.
Apply extensive knowledge of job sequencing to determine the most efficient and
practical approach to completing work.
Assist Superintendents and foremen in resolving complex jobsite problems.
Monitor productivity, workmanship, efficiency, and overall field performance.
Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with DRYCO quality
standards.
Financial Business Management
Take ownership of the divisions overall financial and operational performance.
Develop, manage, and monitor annual division budgets.
Review revenue, labor costs, material costs, equipment costs, job costs, overhead, and
other key financial indicators.
Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts and identify significant variances.
Work with Operations, and senior leadership to understand division financial
performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Evaluate operational decisions with consideration for both field execution and financial
impact.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, control costs, increase efficiency, and
strengthen division profitability.
Participate in annual planning, forecasting, capital equipment planning, and other
business-planning activities.
Estimating Project Support
Work collaboratively with Estimators/Project Managers on selected bids and projects
requiring operational or technical input.
Review project requirements and provide input regarding production rates, manpower,
equipment, materials, job sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
Assist with evaluating complex or unusual project conditions before work begins.
Help ensure that operational assumptions made during estimating can realistically be
executed in the field.
Participate in pre-job planning for significant or operationally complex projects.
Support Estimators/Project Managers and Superintendents in resolving significant project
issues.
Technical Knowledge
The successful candidate should have strong working knowledge of some or all of the following:
Seal coating and pavement maintenance
Commercial parking lot coatings
Striping and pavement markings
ADA-related pavement markings and layouts
Specialty coatings
Tennis court and recreational surface coatings
Surface preparation
Materials, application methods, and appropriate material usage
Production capabilities and realistic production rates
Equipment used within seal coat and striping operations
Crew composition and manpower requirements
Jobsite logistics and sequencing
Weather and environmental considerations affecting coatings operations
The Division Manager does not need to personally perform every field task but must have
enough technical and operational knowledge to recognize problems, ask the right questions,
make sound decisions, and provide direction to Superintendents and field leadership.
Safety Risk Management
Partner with the Safety Department and Superintendents to maintain a strong safety
culture throughout the division.
Reinforce company safety policies and expectations with all levels of field leadership.
Review incidents, property damage, vehicle accidents, and near misses and participate in
identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Ensure appropriate planning is taking place before crews are dispatched to jobsites.
Hold leadership accountable for safe work practices, proper training, and appropriate use
of equipment.
Qualifications
Significant experience in commercial construction, pavement maintenance, coatings,
striping, or a closely related industry.
Previous experience managing a department, division, or substantial field operation
strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing managers, Superintendents, Foremen, or other field
leaders.
Strong understanding of labor productivity, job costs, budgets, operational financials, and
cost control.
Experience managing manpower and resources across multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong understanding of construction scheduling and job sequencing.
Knowledge of coatings, striping, materials, equipment, and field production strongly
preferred.
Ability to analyze operational and financial information and make sound business
decisions.
Strong computer skills and ability to work with construction management, estimating,
scheduling, and financial systems.
Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Leadership Qualities
We are looking for more than someone with technical coatings knowledge. The successful
Division Manager must be an effective people leader and business manager.
This individual should demonstrate:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership presence without relying solely on authority
Ability to earn the respect of both field employees and management
High-level problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
Strong organizational and planning skills
Financial and business awareness
Accountability and follow-through
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
Willingness to listen to Superintendents and field employees before making decisions
Ability to balance the needs of employees, customers, operations, and the business
Commitment to developing people and building a strong leadership team
What Success Looks Like
A successful Division Manager will build a division where:
Employees know what is expected of them and feel supported by their leadership.
Superintendents are empowered, accountable, and effectively managing their teams.
Jobs are properly planned, staffed, and sequenced.
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