General Manager

Jurgensen Companies•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The General Manager leads asphalt and concrete road construction operations for a multi-million-dollar annual operation serving public infrastructure clients throughout west-central Ohio. The role has full P&L responsibility and oversight of estimating, field operations, and project delivery. The General Manager works directly with ownership and senior leadership and is the primary point of contact for inspectors, owners, and public agency customers. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring understanding of the work from bid through closeout and the ability to build and grow a strong team in a union environment. The position leads estimating and business development, including preparing approximately 50 bids annually and pursuing work within a 30-mile service radius around Springfield, Ohio. It oversees asphalt paving and concrete construction operations, project setup and closeout, scheduling, materials and equipment coordination, job-cost performance, and corrective action. The General Manager also leads hiring and employee development, supervises the superintendent and paving foreman, supports a field team of approximately 30 employees, manages labor relations under collective bargaining agreements, and collaborates with Safety, HR, Quality Control, and asphalt plant operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, including at least 3 years in a 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead all estimating for A&B Asphalt, including bid preparation for approximately 50 bids annually.
Pursue work across the 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.
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.
Resolve 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, while the superintendent and paving foreman handle day-to-day execution.
Own the division’s P&L and bottom-line results.
Discuss future equipment needs and replacement with the shop and ownership.
Monitor job-cost performance and take corrective action when needed.
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 collective bargaining agreements.
Partner with Safety, HR, Quality Control, and asphalt plant operations.
Represent the company in industry associations such as the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) as needed.
Work with ownership and senior leaders on company strategy and growth.