Division Manager - Seal Coat, Striping; Tennis Court Coatings

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.

 Manpower and equipment are used efficiently.

 Field problems are identified and resolved quickly.

 Safety and quality expectations are consistently maintained.

 Financial results are understood and actively managed.

 Communication between Estimating/Project Management, Operations, Superintendents,

and field crews is strong.

 The division continues to develop employees and future leaders while meeting its

operational and financial goals.

DRYCO Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free

workplace.

Join us as we build resilient infrastructure that transforms communities! Bring your expertise in

construction management combined with your passion for delivering top-tier pavement

preservation and sports surface projects—your leadership will make a lasting impact!

\nCompany Description

About DRYCO:
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.

Company Description

About DRYCO:\nDRYCO Construction, Inc., is a well-established commercial construction and pavement\nmaintenance contractor serving Northern California from our Fremont and Sacramento locations.\nOur success has been built on strong relationships, quality work, and, most importantly, our\npeople. We believe that great leaders build great teams, and we are looking for an experienced\nDivision Manager who can lead people, manage operations, and take ownership of the financial\nand operational performance of our Seal Coat, Striping, and Tennis Court Coatings divisions.